Dan Hunt

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CHR Brand Coordinator at iHeartMedia

Program Director at KYLD-FM (San Francisco, CA)

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Residents oppose Gleaston solar farm plans

1 week ago | bbc.com | Dan Hunt

Dan HuntLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceStephenson Halliday and InnovaA residents' group has opposed plans for a solar farm the size of 115 football pitches. Innova Renewables Developments Limited submitted a planning application to Westmorland and Furness Council for a 203-acre (82-hectare) solar farm and energy storage system on land near Riddings Lane in Gleaston, in south Cumbria.
Barrow has 932 fly-tipping cases in nine months

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Dan Hunt

Image caption, The Barrow area saw 932 fly tipping incidents from April to December 2024Local Democracy Reporting ServiceAlmost 1,000 fly-tipping cases were recorded in a town in nine months, council data has revealed. Westmorland and Furness Council said between 1 April and 31 December 2024, there were 932 instances of fly-tipping in the Barrow area, which included recovering asbestos and animal carcasses.
Smaller Lake District waters could see motor vessel ban

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Dan Hunt

Dan HuntLocal Democracy Reporting ServicePowered vessels could be banned from small Lake District waters to avoid conflicts between sailors and swimmers. The Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) said it was carrying out a consultation on proposals to amend by-laws to prohibit the use of powered vessels on the smaller lakes including Buttermere, Grasmere and Elterwater. The LDNPA said Windermere, Coniston, Derwentwater and Ullswater would be unaffected by the proposed changes.
Appleby statue to celebrate horse fair rejected

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Dan Hunt

Image source, Jake BowersImage caption, The proposal received more than 150 letters of supportLocal Democracy Reporting ServicePlans for a sculpture to celebrate a town's link to the Gypsy and traveller community have been turned down by a council. Westmorland and Furness Council refused a planning application for a stallion statue on the River Eden in Appleby, Cumbria, to celebrate the town's role in hosting the annual horse fair - a big event in the traveller calendar.
Appleby statue to celebrate horse fair rejected

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Dan Hunt

Statue to celebrate town's traveller fair rejectedDan HuntLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceJake BowersThe proposal received more than 150 letters of supportPlans for a sculpture to celebrate a town's link to the Gypsy and traveller community have been turned down by a council.
Kendal flood defence approved after anti-social behaviour fears

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Dan Hunt

Image caption, The plans for flood defences at the site were originally approved in 2019Local Democracy Reporting ServicePlans to raise ground levels next to a flood defence wall in response to anti-social behaviour fears have been given the green light. Westmorland and Furness Council has approved an application from the Environment Agency (EA) to regrade the ground levels in order to reduce the appearance of the defence from within New Road Common.
Kendal flood defence approved after anti-social behaviour fears

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Dan Hunt

Flood defence approved after anti-social fearsDan HuntLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceBBCThe plans for flood defences at the site were originally approved in 2019Plans to raise ground levels next to a flood defence wall in response to anti-social behaviour fears have been given the green light. Westmorland and Furness Council has approved an application from the Environment Agency (EA) to regrade the ground levels in order to reduce the appearance of the defence from within New Road Common.
Cumbria Bird Club objects to Barrow floating solar farm plans

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Dan Hunt

Bird club objects to floating solar farm plansDan HuntLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceGoogleThe solar farm would cover a third of the water at Cavendish Dock in Barrow, CumbriaPlans for what has been described as the UK's largest floating solar farm have been opposed by a bird club. Associated British Ports (ABP) previously said it wanted to install 47,000 panels covering about a third of the available water area of Cavendish Dock in Barrow, Cumbria, and connect it to the BAE Systems network.
College to receive £470k to improve buildings

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Dan Hunt

College to receive £470k to improve buildingsDan HuntLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceGoogleThe college had a major refurbishment in 2013A college is set to receive £470,000 in efforts to improve its facilities. Barrow's Furness College is in line to get the government funding as part of a national £302m scheme to fix, maintain and improve further education buildings. As part of the national funding scheme, Cumbria's further educational colleges are due to be awarded £10m in total.
Cumbria fire stations not equipped for modern needs, report says

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Dan Hunt

Fire stations not equipped for needs, report saysDan HuntLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceGoogleWork is already under way to address "shortfalls in compliance" at Whitehaven Fire StationPlans are in place to upgrade several fire stations after a report revealed many sites were "not equipped" for the needs of a modern service. A report by Cumbria Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority said that there had been "little investment" in the fire service estate in Cumbria for a significant period.