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Government minister visits Cockermouth and announces more cash for flooding defences
MINISTER for Marine and Natural Environment Huw Irranca-Davies visited Cumbria yesterday to see the progress of flood recovery work and announce extra Government funding.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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Plea to restore Allerdale council arts funding rejected
CUTS to Allerdale council’s arts budget will not be reconsidered, the borough council has said.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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West Cumbrian schools choose to keep sex education on the curriculum
AS FAITH schools around the country are being given the opportunity to opt out of sex education, West Cumbrian schools are keeping it on the curriculum.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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West Cumbrian mining site should have been restored
A WEST Cumbrian opencast mine site should have been restored more than two years ago, a parish council has claimed.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Maryport promenade in line for £30,000 funding boost
WORK to restore Maryport’s promenade may begin soon, after the town council recommended a payment of £30,000 towards the work.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Council tax rise of two per cent in Allerdale
COUNCIL tax bills in Allerdale will rise by two per cent next month.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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West Cumbrian flood speed limits to remain in force
SPEED limits introduced in West Cumbrian villages following the floods are to be retained after a decision by the Allerdale Local Committee of the county council.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Slump prompts review of Allerdale housing policy
A SLUMP in house building has prompted Allerdale council to review its housing policy.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Allerdale council agrees tax breaks for West Cumbrian flood victims
FLOOD-hit homeowners will have their council tax bill slashed.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Last updated 5 March 2010
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Work must move faster on new West Cumbrian bridges
PLANS for permanent road bridges in Workington need to move faster, traders said.
Last updated 4 March 2010
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Ten Broughton councillors quit
TEN councillors have quit Broughton Community Council.
Last updated 25 February 2010
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West Cumbria flood victims could be exempt from council tax
HUNDREDS of flood victims across West Cumbria could be exempt from paying council tax from April if plans to reduce the rates are approved.
Last updated 25 February 2010
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