Ian Duncan

Inverness

Local Democracy Reporter at News & Star

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New dwelling plan on land at Brackenthwaite, near Penrith

2 days ago | nwemail.co.uk | Ian Duncan

5 1/1 PLANS to build a new house, to install a package treatment unit and landscaping in the Penrith area are set to be decided next week. The application is for a site at Brackenthwaite off Salkeld Road and it will be considered by members of Westmorland & Furness Council’s Eden local area planning committee are due to consider the proposal at Voreda House, Portland Place, Penrith, on Wednesday (June 11).
New dwelling plan on land at Brackenthwaite, near Penrith

2 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Ian Duncan

5 1/1 PLANS to build a new house, to install a package treatment unit and landscaping in the Penrith area are set to be decided next week. The application is for a site at Brackenthwaite off Salkeld Road and it will be considered by members of Westmorland & Furness Council’s Eden local area planning committee are due to consider the proposal at Voreda House, Portland Place, Penrith, on Wednesday (June 11).
Cumbrian logistics firm applies to build a new car park near Longtown

2 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Ian Duncan

The application was validated on Wednesday (June 4) and it is for a site at Cumbria Logistics which is based at Sandysike Industrial Estate. According to a planning statement the site is approximately 10 miles north of Carlisle next to the A7 road The report states: “The land in the area of the site was originally used by 14MU for the MOD but was changed to an industrial estate when it was no longer required for that purpose.
Cumberland Council unites payroll but work still to be done

3 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Ian Duncan

2 1/1 STAFF at Cumberland Council were all paid through the same payroll system for the first time since the unitary authority was formed last month, councillors have heard. Members of the council’s business and resources overview and scrutiny committee met at Allerdale House in Workington on get an update on staff sickness absences on Tuesday (June 3).
Cumberland Council staff work on identifying top five earning assets

3 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Ian Duncan

Members of the authority’s business and resources overview and scrutiny committee met at Allerdale House in Workington to get an assets and disposals update on Tuesday (June 3). Councillor Barbara Cannon (St Michaels, Labour), the financial planning and assets portfolio holder, told members that the last update was given in January and they were recommended to note the draft policy as well as comment on it.
Councillor dispels rumours he has left Labour for Independent group

4 days ago | nwemail.co.uk | Ian Duncan

The confusion arose over the weekend when councillor Bob Kelly (Millom, Labour), theÂ environment and planning portfolio holder, was listed as Independent on the council website. The alleged move away from the ruling Labour group was reported on the localcouncils.co.uk website and Mark Jenkinson, the former Workington MP, posted on Facebook claiming that Cllr Kelly had resigned the Labour whip.
Councillor dispels rumours he has left Labour for Independent group

4 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Ian Duncan

The confusion arose over the weekend when councillor Bob Kelly (Millom, Labour), theÂ environment and planning portfolio holder, was listed as Independent on the council website. The alleged move away from the ruling Labour group was reported on the localcouncils.co.uk website and Mark Jenkinson, the former Workington MP, posted on Facebook claiming that Cllr Kelly had resigned the Labour whip.
Officers concerned about early alcohol sales in Keswick as licence granted

4 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Ian Duncan

4 1/1 A KESWICK convenience store can sell alcohol from 7am seven days a week despite police concerns after the application was passed. Members of Cumberland Council’s licensing sub-committee met at Allerdale House in Workington on Monday (June 2) to consider the matter.
Lake District pub can serve alcohol until 2am despite residents’ noise concerns

5 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Ian Duncan

2 1/1 A LAKE District pub can serve alcohol until 2am, despite residents’ concerns over noise from the venue, after the proposed variations to its licence were approved this week. Members of Cumberland Council’s licensing sub-committee met at Allerdale House in Workington on Monday (June 2) to consider the application. Wolverhampton-based Marston’s submitted the licensing application to make the changes at Oddfellows Arms in Main Street, Keswick.
Cumberland Council receives planning application for shepherd’s hut

1 week ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Ian Duncan

The decision to grant planning permission was taken on Tuesday (May 27) and, according to a planning report, it would be within a field to the west of the smallholding. It states: “Anns Hill is located in an isolated location, approximately two miles west of the settlement of Bewcastle and approximately 1.2 miles north-east of the village of Roadhead.” A supporting statement was submitted with the application to justify the location of the holiday let.