Readers' letters
Respect should begin at home for youngsters
REGARDING the letter "Dispersal and Disrespectful and a Breach of Human Rights” (Times & Star, March 5).
Last updated 17 March 2010
Published by http://www.timesandstar.co.uk
There are other places suitable for a gypsy site in Allerdale
HOW come Allerdale council thinks that Grasslot in Maryport is suitable for a gypsy site?
Last updated 17 March 2010
Published by http://www.timesandstar.co.uk
Cockermouth Rotary club helping flood victims
THE donation of £10,000 to Cockermouth Cricket Club which was totally devastated by the flooding, came from Rotary charity funds, not from the flood relief account.
Last updated 17 March 2010
Published by http://www.timesandstar.co.uk
Temporary trains in West Cumbria should be permanent
I AM writing to support the temporary trains from Workington to Northside becoming permanent.
Last updated 17 March 2010
Published by http://www.timesandstar.co.uk
Let us hope our local councils can work together in flood rehabilitation
AS THE rehabilitation work gains momentum let us hope that between them our local authorities can agree a comprehensive plan for the Derwent/Cocker catchment area.
Last updated 17 March 2010
Published by http://www.timesandstar.co.uk
New friendships struck up over Barker Crossing
I LIVE in Seaton and can cross Barker Crossing up to four times a day.
Last updated 9 March 2010
Published by http://www.timesandstar.co.uk
We deserve full disclosure over the sacking of fireman Joe Little
I HAVE been watching with interest the case of the sacked fireman Joe Little (Times & Star, February 26).
Last updated 9 March 2010
Published by http://www.timesandstar.co.uk
Flooding was a man-made problem
WE HAVE been watching the machinery hard at work in the river. Does that make us feel better? No.
Last updated 9 March 2010
Published by http://www.timesandstar.co.uk
Why can cars park all over the pedestrianised Wilson Street?
MY WIFE and I have recently bought a property on Wilson Street in Workington.
Last updated 9 March 2010
Published by http://www.timesandstar.co.uk
Our lives are shattered - please build a bridge in Lorton
I HAVE sent the letter below to Capita Symonds imploring them to not get complacent and urgently build a bridge at Lorton.
Last updated 9 March 2010
Published by http://www.timesandstar.co.uk
Cockermouth floods do not mean you have to ignore planning law
AFTER reading the article regarding J Edgar and Son being refused temporary planning permission in the old fire station in Lorton Street, Cockermouth (Times & Star, February 19) their comments were that they felt disappointed.
Last updated 9 March 2010
Published by http://www.timesandstar.co.uk
Songs of Praise was a wasted opportunity
WHAT a wasted opportunity!
Last updated 9 March 2010
Published by http://www.timesandstar.co.uk
Segregating our youngsters is not the answer
WHAT next will our valiant police force come up with, to segregate our youngsters furthermore from society?
Last updated 9 March 2010
Published by http://www.timesandstar.co.uk
Rethink needed over parking post flooding
IT WAS most interesting to read that Cumbria County Council is intending to use the capital which would have been used to provide parking meters in Cockermouth to carry out repairs to flood-damaged bridges.
Last updated 1 March 2010
Published by http://www.timesandstar.co.uk
Crisis management is easier with hindsight
IT IS disappointing to note that Dianne Standen (letters, February 12) and others continue to criticise the transport situation between Maryport and Cockermouth, and make contributions with the principal qualification of hindsight.
Last updated 1 March 2010
Published by http://www.timesandstar.co.uk
Plea to Allerdale council to reconsider arts budget cut
THIS is a copy of a letter sent to Harry Dyke, chief executive officer or Allerdale Borough Council regarding Allerdale’s arts budget cut.
Last updated 1 March 2010
Published by http://www.timesandstar.co.uk
Can Shiver Me Timbers be saved?
WELL, once again we have a major attraction in Shiver Me Timbers playground that is due to go, or is it?
Last updated 1 March 2010
Published by http://www.timesandstar.co.uk
Your letters
Quick links
