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 Andy Hull is the newly elected Westmorland and Furness Council Member for the Grange and Cartmel Ward, after winning a by-election held on Thursday 2 May 2024.
A Liberal Democrat, Andy Hull won the seat vacated by Cllr Pete Endsor, in March 2024.
The result means that the ruling Liberal Democrat Party, led by Cllr Jonathan Brook, maintains their seven seat majority on the Council with 36 out of a total of 65 seats. The Labour Party with 15 seats, the Conservative Party with 11 seats and Independents with three seats make up the rest of the council’s numbers.
A total of 3,694 valid votes were cast in the by-election, representing a 43.01% turnout. Of the votes cast, Andy Hull received 2,852 votes, the Conservative Party candidate, Ally Hibbert, received 691 votes and the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition Candidate, Martin Powell-Davies, received 151 votes. A total of 21 votes were rejected.
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Community-backed 20mph speed limits are set to be introduced thanks to new road safety initiative.
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Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet has approved its first Cared for and Care Experienced Young People’s Strategy.
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We will continue to provide key services over the Early May Bank Holiday but some of our offices will be closed on Monday 6 May 2024.
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Kirkstone Pass re-opened this week following resurfacing to complete works on the north side of the pass.
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Westmorland and Furness Council has taken another significant step towards a more sustainable future with the agreement of Part One of its new Nature and Biodiversity Action Plan.
Westmorland and Furness Council has agreed a new five-year strategy for homelessness and rough sleeping.
The five-year strategy outlines the council’s approach to the prevention and relief of homelessness and rough sleeping, identifies key objectives, and includes an action plan showing the steps that will be taken to achieve them.
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The council is working alongside Kirkby Stephen Town Council and the Cricket Club to develop a new playground on the ground adjacent to the cricket pitch.
The aim is to create an exciting and challenging play experience for children of all abilities up to the age of 14 which would be a destination playground where children and their families could spend the day enjoying the playground, walks along the river and the incredible views from this location.
Complete the short survey to share your views on how to make this a great experience for local residents and visitors to the town.
The survey closes Wednesday 15 May at 5pm.
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Whilst you're out and about enjoying our wonderful area this weekend, it is extremely important to respect the parking regulations we have in place across our towns and rural areas to keep traffic flowing smoothly, leaving plenty of space for emergency services to pass through.
When choosing a parking spot, please do so with others in mind and remember:
- Leave enough space for everyone by only taking up one space
- Avoid parking on grass verges to protect our wildlife and landscape
- Do not not block driveways, access points or park on dropped kerbs to ensure they are accessible at all times.
Our enforcement officers will be out across the area issuing tickets to those who are causing an obstruction.
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Is your child being assessed for autism?
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust are hosting a series of events for parents/carers of:
- Children who are on the Multi-Agency Assessment Team (MAAT pathway)
- Children who have not yet received a diagnosis.
The sessions will include 15 minute talks on the most frequently asked questions and families, as well as a chance to talk to professionals and look at resources.
The sessions will take place at the following times and locations:
Barrow
- Monday 13 May, 9.30 - 11.30am, Barrow Library (Talk: Mencap)
- Thursday 16 July, 4-6pm, Barrow Library (Talk: Public Health Nurse)
Kendal
- Monday 22 April, 9.30-11.30am, Kendal Library (Talk: Introduction to children's Occupational Therapy)
- Monday 17 June, 11-1pm, Kendal Library, (Talk: Public Health Nurse)
- Monday 16 September, 3-5pm, Kendal Library, (Talk: Mencap)
For more information, contact the Autism Pathway Navigator at SouthCumbriaChildrensMAAT@ncic.nhs.uk
Windermere Ferry is absolutely gleaming after receiving a coat of fresh paint during week three of our MCA Inspection.
The ferry was last fully repainted externally ten or more years ago.
During this refit the entire external hull, deck, deckhouse, and fittings are being prepared and repainted with specialist marine coatings.
In addition to the external painting, the passenger saloon interior has been repainted and the deck prepared for coating with a non-slip coating, and the wheelhouse repainted internally. Within the seven hull compartments, areas of damaged coating and corrosion are going to be prepared and recoated.
The final coats of which will return Mallard to her long-standing colour scheme.
This week, the hydraulic pumps and motors that power the ferry and the four hydraulic rams that operate the ramps have been stripped and inspected and a package of servicing, refurbishment and parts replacement agreed with the specialist contractor.
There's lots of work still to do, but progress this week has kept the refit programme on track to complete by Friday 24 May.
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Poorly tummy, itchy eyes or skin, cold, sore throat or aches and pains over the bank holiday weekend?
Think pharmacy first!
Pharmacists are part of your expert NHS healthcare team and can help give advice and treatment for a range of common illnesses.
You don’t need to make an appointment and can talk in confidence.
Find pharmacy bank holiday opening hours
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