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West Cumbria community fears being ripped apart
A group of Workington residents are worried that their community may be ripped apart because of planned changes to housing benefits.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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£900 to keep rural bus on the road
A rural bus service has been given £900 by the county council.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Free car parking after 3pm in West Cumbrian town
A “free after three” car parking trial is to be launched in Cockermouth’s Wakefield Road car park. (3 comments)
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Man wins planning appeal but family set to lose out
A Low Lorton man hopes to complete work on his house this year after a planning inspector granted permission.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Survey to measure views on Wave Centre’s future
A survey about the future of Maryport’s Wave Centre will be sent out soon. (2 comments)
Last updated 26 January 2012
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Plea for longer consultation time over care homes
County councillors in Allerdale have asked for colleagues to be given more time to consider plans to shut three West Cumbrian care homes.
Last updated 26 January 2012
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Rugby club supports care home campaign
Aspatria Hornets rugby league side have joined the fight to save the town’s only care home.
Last updated 26 January 2012
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Answers sought over closure of West Cumbria police station
Maryport people deserve to know what service the police will offer after the closure of its base in the town, councillors said this week.
Last updated 26 January 2012
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Maryport estate bid unlikely to be decided on for ‘several months’
It is likely to be several months before a decision is made on controversial plans to build 152 homes on land off Netherhall Road, Maryport.
Last updated 26 January 2012
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Bid for historic Workington Hall to reopen
Workington's most historic building is set to be reopened to the public this year. (11 comments)
Last updated 26 January 2012
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Bid to move police into West Cumbria fire station
Cockermouth's fire station could become the new home for the town’s police officers, it has been revealed. (2 comments)
Last updated 26 January 2012
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NUCLEAR DEBATE: MRWS Partnership
West Cumbria Managing Radioactive Waste Safely Partnership is running the consultation until March 23. (8 comments)
Last updated 19 January 2012
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NUCLEAR DEBATE: Radiation Free Lakeland
The last government set up a quango called Managing Radioactive Waste Safely.
Last updated 19 January 2012
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Cockermouth Main Street revamp revealed
Plans to replace a zebra crossing on Cockermouth’s Main Street with a controversial ‘courtesy crossing’ have been scrapped. (7 comments)
Last updated 19 January 2012
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Concern over move to change Cockermouth crossing
Plans for a ‘courtesy’ crossing on Cockermouth’s Main Street have been met with concern from townsfolk. (7 comments)
Last updated 19 January 2012
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Fury over Maryport homes ‘monstrosity’
A Maryport couple want compensation over a development which they fear will devalue their home. (13 comments)
Last updated 19 January 2012
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Consultation on Cockermouth homes plan
More consultation is being carried out on plans for 221 homes next to Fitz Park in Cockermouth – weeks before an appeal is due to be heard.
Last updated 19 January 2012
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Three staff Wave goodbye to Cumbria centre
The marketing manager of Maryport’s Wave Centre has left and will be followed this weekend by its chef and receptionist.
Last updated 13 January 2012
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Workington relief road a possibility in five years
Workington could get a new bypass in the next five years, the leader of Cumbria County Council has revealed. (1 comment)
Last updated 12 January 2012
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Opposition mounts against Story Homes Workington plan
More than 350 people have signed a petition against plans for a £25 million 150-home Workington estate. (10 comments)
Last updated 12 January 2012
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