Politics

Facebook protest against parking permit proposal

AN ONLINE protest group has been set up against proposals to charge residents for parking permits.

Last updated 30 July 2010
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Wind farm firm plans to appeal against Westnewton turbines refusal

A wind farm company plans to appeal to the Government after it was refused permission for three turbines on land between Aspatria and Westnewton. (2 comments)

Last updated 22 July 2010
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Suggestions needed for what to do with Workington's Hub

THE people of Workington have been asked to suggest new ways in which The Hub could benefit the town. (8 comments)

Last updated 15 July 2010
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Workington residents reeling from a double roadworks blow

PEOPLE in Harrington have condemned a county council decision to allow two major sets of roadworks at the same time. (6 comments)

Last updated 15 July 2010
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Broughton community council ‘suffered total breakdown of its governance’

THE former members and ex-clerk of Broughton Community Council have been condemned in an audit.

Last updated 8 July 2010
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Plans to develop Maryport's Woods Harbour

PLANS for a low-cost housing development on Maryport’s Woods Harbour have been submitted.

Last updated 1 July 2010
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Free parking in Cockermouth to be investigated

FREE parking in Cockermouth, which traders claim would help them get back on their feet, will be investigated by Allerdale council. (2 comments)

Last updated 1 July 2010
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Two-way traffic restored in Workington

THE one-way road system on Workington’s Havelock Road will be removed tomorrow and the street reopened to two-way traffic.

Last updated 1 July 2010
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£20m housing bid submitted for Cockermouth

A PLANNING application has been submitted to Allerdale council for a £20m housing development next to Fitz Park in Cockermouth. (1 comment)

Last updated 1 July 2010
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Ideas are wanted to revive flood town’s Main Street

PEOPLE in Cockermouth are being asked for their input on a project to improve the Main Street and revive the town following the floods. (2 comments)

Last updated 24 June 2010
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Maryport regeneration flagship scheme left in a state over row

A £120,000 MAKEOVER of a Maryport Georgian square has been left to deteriorate because of a row over ownership. (5 comments)

Last updated 17 June 2010
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Call for exclusion zones to curtail Cumbria wind farms

Exclusion zones should be put in place to curtail wind farm development in West Cumbria, said the leader of Cumbria County Council. (1 comment)

Last updated 17 June 2010
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Fears over Cumbria funding as Northwest Development Agency faces chop

THE Government’s planned closure of all Britain’s regional development agencies could spell disaster for West Cumbria, Workington MP Tony Cunningham has warned. (2 comments)

Last updated 17 June 2010
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Controversial Cockermouth demolition plans given the go-ahead

PLANS to demolish Cockermouth’s Manor Court and replace it with a £3 million block of 38 two-bedroom flats and 21 houses have been given the go-ahead by the Government.

Last updated 17 June 2010
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No to Westnewton wind turbines plan

PLANS for three 350ft turbines at Westnewton, near Aspatria, have been thrown out by Allerdale council.

Last updated 10 June 2010
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Workington Opera House given stay of execution

WORKINGTON’S redundant Opera House has been given a further stay of execution while councillors wait to see if it can be saved from demolition. (2 comments)

Last updated 9 June 2010
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