Politics

No decision yet on Workington taxi rank move

A decision on the location of a new night time taxi rank in Workington has been deferred for a site visit.

Last updated 26 October 2012
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Major boundary changes on the way for West Cumbria with parliamentary shake-up

rory 1910 West Cumbria could lose an MP while Cockermouth, Aspatria and Keswick may be joined with Penrith in a proposed radical shake up of parliamentary boundaries. (2 comments)

Last updated 19 October 2012
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Boundary plan is an ‘absolute travesty’ for Cockermouth

alansmith1910 Cockermouth could be represented by the same MP as Penrith under plans labelled an “absolute travesty” by a leading town politician. (6 comments)

Last updated 19 October 2012
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Allerdale cuts manager jobs

ALLERDALE council has cut three more management posts as it seeks to shave £3.5 million from its annual budget.

Last updated 19 October 2012
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Frustration over rejection of West Cumbrian arts centre plans

kirkgateplans1210 Bosses at Cockermouth’s Kirkgate Centre said they were frustrated after a £1.5 million plan to modernise and extend the arts hub was thrown out by Allerdale councillors.

Last updated 12 October 2012
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‘No’ to Flimby turbine

Plans for a 220ft wind turbine in Flimby were thrown out by Allerdale council on Tuesday. (1 comment)

Last updated 12 October 2012
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Support for Cockermouth arts centre plans

kirkgate 1 A £1.5 million proposal to revamp Cockermouth’s Kirkgate Centre has been backed by planners for a second time. (1 comment)

Last updated 5 October 2012
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Bid to build 23 new homes in Seaton

Plans to build 23 new homes in Seaton have been revealed.

Last updated 5 October 2012
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Planners set to rule on Dearham homes wrangle

A housing developer’s proposal for a 78-home estate in Dearham will have to go back before planners on Tuesday.

Last updated 5 October 2012
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Surge in new homes sites bucks economic recession

Over the last year plans for 600 houses have been given the go-ahead to be built in the Allerdale district, while another 600-plus homes are waiting for the green light.

Last updated 28 September 2012
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Wind taken out of residents’ sails as they dread arrival of 303ft turbine

tswindscene “Visitors come round and say ‘what a gorgeous view – apart from those turbines’,” says 72-year-old Jan Mumberson who has lived in her Seaton home for 10 years.

Last updated 28 September 2012
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Council objects to West Cumbria village housing plan

Brigham Parish Council has objected to plans for a £5.5 million housing development in the village.

Last updated 28 September 2012
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Appeal fails but new Cockermouth homes still on cards

A last-ditch bid to build 24 homes off Lorton Road in Cockermouth has been thrown out by inspectors.

Last updated 21 September 2012
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Plans for West Cumbrian climbing wall are given a foot-up

Plans to transform part of the Wave Centre in Maryport into an indoor climbing centre have passed a significant hurdle. (1 comment)

Last updated 21 September 2012
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Giant wind turbine planned for Seaton

A giant wind turbine nearly as big as Big Ben will be built in Seaton despite 800 protesters opposing it and the council turning it down. (2 comments)

Last updated 21 September 2012
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Maryport councillor to stand down after 39 years

billcameron2109 Maryport councillor Bill Cameron is to stand down next year after 39 years in politics.

Last updated 21 September 2012
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People urged to say what they think about nuclear dump

More than 170 people attended a meeting about plans for a underground radioactive waste repository in West Cumbria. (3 comments)

Last updated 14 September 2012
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Go-ahead for West Cumbrian houses

A West Cumbrian businessman has been given the go-ahead to build houses in Great Clifton – 10 years after he submitted his first planning application.

Last updated 14 September 2012
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Plans for a £120,000 skate park in West Cumbrian village

Plans for a £120,000 skate park in Broughton Moor have been revealed.

Last updated 14 September 2012
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West Cumbria climbing wall plan reaches next level

mprtwallplan3108 Plans to open a £400,000 adventure climbing attraction to turn around the fortunes of Maryport’s Wave Centre have taken a step forward. (1 comment)