What is a Public Space Protection Order?
Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) were introduced as part of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 and if used correctly allow local areas to counter unreasonable and persistent behaviour that affects the quality of life...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
Councils are able to change council tax discounts given on certain properties and so the Council is reviewing the discounts offered for empty dwellings and the level of council tax premium charged on long term empty dwellings.
The Council wants to encourage home owners to bring empty homes...More
What is the Local Plan Review?
South Lakeland District Council is beginning a review of the Local Plan for South Lakeland, which applies to the areas of the district outside of the National Parks.
Our Local Plan carefully considers the housing and the economic growth that our area needs...More
What is the Local Plan Review?
South Lakeland District Council is beginning a review of the Local Plan for South Lakeland, which applies to the areas of the district outside of the National Parks.
Our Local Plan carefully considers the housing and the economic growth that our area needs...More
South Lakeland District Council is starting a review of its Local Plan which will involve reviewing sites that are currently allocated for development. Information about the Local Plan review can be found on our website .
This Call for Sites exercise will inform two key pieces of evidence...More
BT are currently running a 90 day consultation in respect to the potential removal or ‘adoption’ of BT payphone kiosks across South Lakeland.
If you have any comments on one of the identified payphones in your local area, the Council would appreciate your input. Specifically whether...More
The Council collects Council tax from the majority of homes in the district. There is a Council Tax Reduction Scheme to reduce the amount payable in certain circumstances, but there are occasions when the Council Tax Reduction Scheme may not apply or where there would still be hardship in making...More
South Lakeland District Council are progessing with plans to repair and enhance Grange Promenade, as part of a wider Coastal Communities funded project to grow Morecambe Bay as a visitor destination. This is being delivered with Morecambe Bay Partnership through the Morecambe Bay Coastal...More
South Lakeland District Council is beginning a review of the Local Plan for South Lakeland, which applies to the areas of the district outside of the National Parks.
We are at the start of the review process and are beginning to update key pieces of evidence, including the Strategic...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
Would you like to see this in your area?
Would you like to improve your fitness with outdoor equipment?
Beck Community Centre and your ward councillors have raised funds to develop a fitness trail in this area. We would like to create a route linking your playgrounds and green spaces...More
This consultation page will enable the capture of any feedback regarding the Kendal Fell Management Plan.
Feedback will be taken into account when moving forward with the Plan. It will only be used for the purposes of the Kendal Fell Management Plan. South Lakeland District Council's privacy...More
Nationally and locally homelessness is increasing. This is reflected in the rising numbers of homeless presentations here in South Lakeland. The other notable increase is the number of people presenting with other needs which can be complex in nature such as drug and alcohol issues, and mental...More
We would be grateful if you could complete this short survey to let us know your opinions of the different activities that have taken place throughout Health and Wellbeing Week. Your feedback will be used to plan future events and activities. It should take no more than 5 minutes to complete....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
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
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
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
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.
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We, as the Licensing Authority recognise the potential impact of gambling on the communities in the district. We will work with communities and partners to ensure that our approach to the gambling policy helps to maintain a strong and resilient community.
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Queen’s Park, known locally as The Rec, is a popular park in the centre of Windermere. It has a play area, skate ramp, tennis courts, bowling green, football and cricket pitch and pavilion. It is a main hub of activity for the local community.
The play and skate equipment is coming to the...More
Each year the Overview and Scrutiny Committee sets an annual work programme to ensure that the Committee is able to focus on those areas where it is likely to add the most value to the work of the Council. As part of this process you are invited to propose topics for the following year’s work...More
South Lakeland District Council is preparing a series of Development Briefs which, when adopted, will form part of the Local Plan for South Lakeland outside the National Parks.
Development Briefs will provide site specific planning guidance on large, complex or sensitive allocated sites. They...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
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