Politics

More homes likely at Stainburn

Stainburn in Workington will be in line for more than 170 new homes if two planned schemes get the go-ahead on Tuesday.

Last updated 5 July 2012
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Riverbank erosion sparks urgent appeal for action

memgardens0607 Paths in Cockermouth’s Memorial Gardens have been washed away because of recent flooding – and the town council has warned it will only get worse.

Last updated 5 July 2012
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Kirkgate Centre plans look set to be approved

Controversial plans to refurbish Cockermouth’s Kirkgate Centre look set to get the go-ahead.

Last updated 5 July 2012
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Proposal for 35 Brigham homes

Plans are in the pipeline to build 35 homes in Brigham to help secure the village’s future. (1 comment)

Last updated 28 June 2012
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Sir Tony: ‘My knighthood is for my family, not just me’

Sir Tony No-one could be prouder of Workington MP Tony Cunningham’s knighthood than his family. (21 comments)

Last updated 25 June 2012
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Developer wins appeal for 221 Cockermouth homes

A £20 million 221-home estate in Cockermouth can be built, the Government has ruled because of the area’s need for new housing.

Last updated 21 June 2012
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Allotment holders accept Workington care home plan

Allotment holders in Workington have backed a plan which will see them turfed off their plots to make way for a housing scheme for elderly people.

Last updated 14 June 2012
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Spare cash helps community events in Maryport

An underspend of £4,500 in Maryport Town Council’s budget has meant that money can be diverted to support community events such as the jubilee and the Olympic torch relay.

Last updated 14 June 2012
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Facelift ideas wanted to improve Workington riverside area

tsstand Workington's “drab” northern entrance is in line for a major facelift, after leading councillor Barbara Cannon announced ambitions to create a modern gateway into the town. (12 comments)

Last updated 7 June 2012
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New Cockermouth arcade is set for approval

Plans to turn Cockermouth’s former JobCentre into a shopping arcade look set to be approved by Allerdale council planners on Tuesday, despite some town opposition. (3 comments)

Last updated 7 June 2012
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Teams to boost West Cumbrian towns

Town centres across the Allerdale district are about to get a boost, without the help of TV shopping expert Mary Portas.

Last updated 7 June 2012
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Fury as dog deposits paint town brown instead of red

johnhead0106 Workington's Paint the Town Red festival brought the community together and raised thousands of pounds for charity, but one thing marred the event – dog poo. (6 comments)

Last updated 31 May 2012
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Town council snubs plans for Cockermouth shopping arcade

Cokermouth Town Council has turned its back on plans by Mitchells for a new shopping arcade in Station Street.

Last updated 24 May 2012
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Appeal over Workington pub closure

The owner of a Workington pub, which was closed because police feared it was so badly run that someone could die, has lodged an appeal.

Last updated 24 May 2012
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Residents furious at Isel Road yellow lines chaos

People living on Cockermouth’s Isel Road say that new restrictions brought in around the town’s hospital site have led to parking chaos. (2 comments)

Last updated 24 May 2012
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Maryport town centre boss leaving

Maryport's town centre manager, who has spearheaded the town’s bid to become a Mary Portas pilot, is to leave the job on June 7. (6 comments)

Last updated 24 May 2012
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Half of locals back nuclear store, poll says

A survey has revealed that 51 per cent of people polled in the Allerdale district are in favour of an underground nuclear waste store in West Cumbria. (2 comments)

Last updated 24 May 2012
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Plastic window in West Cumbrian village must be removed

A woman will have to remove a uPVC window from a High Lorton holiday cottage after losing an appeal against a Lake District National Park Authority ruling.

Last updated 17 May 2012
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