Our 2018 Residents Survey has provided us with valuable information on a range of issues including how residents view the area, how satisfied people are with our services, which services are most and least important to people, and whether people would be prepared for the Council’s share of...More
A number of speed limits in Copeland have been assessed as a result of local residents concerns being reported to the council and Police, as well as other changes in the use of the road informed by traffic data.
The proposals include:
Extension of the 40mph restriction on the A5086 at...More
Cumbria County Council is undertaking a study to look at improvements which are needed on the A595 to make it a more reliable road with improved journey times. The study is looking at the existing issues within the vicinity of Bothel and has developed a plan for potential improvements. ...More
Have your say
In the document we set out the financial challenge we face. We have shared with you how we intend to balance our 2019/20 budget and are seeking your views on Council Tax increases.
The deadline for responses to this consultation is 5pm, Monday 7th January 2019....More
The Council’s Constitution sets out how the Council operates, how decisions are made and the procedures which are followed to ensure that these are efficient, transparent and accountable to local people. Some of these procedures are required by law, while others are a matter for the Council to...More
The Cumbria Coastal Strategy (CCS) will be a plan to evaluate and manage the risks related to coastal flooding and erosion along the Cumbrian coastline on a long-term scale
Everyone living, visiting or working on or near the coast is invited to take part in determining how their local...More
All schools must have admission arrangements that clearly set out how children will be admitted, including the criteria that will be applied if there are more applications than places at the school. Admission arrangements are determined by admission authorities. Cumbria County Council (the local...More
The Cumbria Health and Wellbeing Board would like to invite residents and local organisations to comment on the Draft Cumbria Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2019 - 2029.
The consultation will run from 1 November 2018 until 31 January 2019.
The draft strategy outlines how the...More
Each year we carry out a Business Premises Survey to help provide an up-to-date assessment of the supply and demand of business premises in South Lakeland. This helps us to better plan for how much land we need to allocate for employment uses through our Local Plan. We also use this survey to...More
Allerdale Borough Council is currently undertaking a Community Governance Review of Workington Town Council. The Review was requested by the Town Council and the issues we are looking at are the overall boundary of the Town Council, its ward boundaries and the number of councillors...More
Allerdale Borough Council is currently undertaking a Community Governance Review of Keswick Town Council. The review was requested by Keswick Town Council and the issue we are looking at is a proposed change to the Parish Boundary.
As part of the Review we need to consult...More
Allerdale Borough Council is currently undertaking a Community Governance Review of Winscales Parish Council. The review was requested by Winscales Parish Council and the issue we are looking at is whether the parish council should be reduced in terms of councillor numbers or whether it should...More
Penrith Town Council believes that community engagement is the cornerstone of good local governance, and an integral component in how we conduct our affairs and how we reflect the expressed needs of our local community. ‘Having your Say‘ is a way of participating in what the Council does or...More
Fletcher Park is a popular local park and green link to Kendal Castle and canal. Formerly a Victorian recreation space linked to the surrounding houses, Fletcher Park is now in need of some tender loving care.
South Lakeland District Council are working closely with the...More
The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) sets out how and when we will engage with the community and other key stakeholders when we prepare and revise Local Plan documents. It also explains how the community will be consulted on planning applications. We are currently preparing a...More
This survey is being carried out by South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) as owners of the lake bed, providers of public slipways and swinging moorings with the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) who has responsibility for the lake byelaws.
The aim of the survey is to gather...More
Allerdale Borough Council is currently undertaking a Community Governance Review of Winscales Parish Council. The review was requested by Winscales Parish Council and the issue we are looking at is whether the parish council should be reduced in terms of councillor numbers or whether it should...More
Allerdale Borough Council is currently undertaking a Community Governance Review of Broughton Parish Council. The review was requested by Broughton Parish Council and the issue we are looking at is the number of councillors representing the Parish. More
Allerdale Borough Council is currently undertaking a Community Governance Review of Embleton Parish Council. The review was requested by Embleton Parish Council to consider un-warding the Embleton Parish Council area, which is currently split into three wards (Embleton, Setmurthy and Wythop)....More
Allerdale Borough Council has revised its Street Trading policy and guidance for pedlars.
Please read the documents below before providing any comments on them. More
Allerdale Borough Council is consulting on a revised guidance for toilet standards in cafes and restaurants.
The proposed new standard will be applied to all new premises, newly converted premises and those undergoing substantial refurbishment (for example subject to alteration, refitting,...More
This questionnaire asks residents for their views and experiences of traffic and road safety in Lazonby.
All comments and suggestions will be carefully considered in advance of a public meeting to explore these further. The purpose of the meeting, which would be organised jointly by Cumbria...More
Please share your views and aspirations for the future of Upper Eden, and help influence change in your local community.
The information gathered from this survey will be used in the work to create an updated community plan, that will aim to help meet the needs of the people who live and...More
Broadgate Meadow is located on the edge of the village of Grasmere, alongside the River Rothay. It comprises of a play area, adult gym equipment and a large recreation field.
South Lakeland District Council are working with Grasmere Village Society and local parents to...More
Upper Eden Community Plan Refresh:
Published in 2008, the first Upper Eden Community Plan (UECP) was a collaborative project involving 17 parishes in the Upper Eden area, together with members of the local community and a range of local organisations and groups.
The Upper Eden...More
Please complete the survery to provide feedback about your experiences at the Health and Wellbeing Week. This will be used to help us plan future events and activities. More
Matterdale School Foundation charity needs your views to help decide its future and a possible new community building.
Before comleting the survey please read the Frequently Asked Questions document which explains what changes the charity if proposing and the background to this. A link to...More
Cumbria County Council wants your help in developing a fair and consistent approach to charging for care, ensuring that everyone pays the appropriate amount for the services they receive, based on their need and their ability to pay. More