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Twinkle, twinkle little star!

Winter is the perfect time to wrap up warm and get out and about to see a Dark Sky spectacular. Like the Three Kings... go and follow the stars!
Conserving Lakeland Edition 82
Rerouting Expectations Summary
Surveying the Traditional Farm Buildings of the Westmorland Dales

A four year survey will provide a clearer picture of the number, distribution, type and condition of traditional farm buildings throughout the Westmorland Dales

Whinlatter Forest Plan consultation

Friends of the Lake District welcome the opportunity to comment on this third Whinlatter Forest Plan. We are particularly appreciative of a meeting held with Forestry Commission on 8th November.
St Cuthbert's "garden village" Carlisle
Penrith Masterplan
NWCC Pylons project across Cumbria dropped by National Grid
NWCC Cumbria Pylons project dropped by National Grid
Energy proposals at Old Hutton
National Policy Statement for Water Resources Infrastructure

10th December 2018: We have today submitted our response to the Consultation on the draft National Policy Statement for Water Resources Infrastructure.
Agriculture Bill Parliamentary Briefing

We welcome the Agriculture Bill which will make payments for the delivery of public goods, and cease area support payments simply for owning land.
MOD Warcop Common Inquiry

We are shocked and saddened for the precedent that this recommendation sets for the future of all of our common land.
Biodiversity Net Gain Consultation

Read our response to the Government’s 25 Year Environment Plan, which promises that any development taking place would provide an environmental net gain in order to try and address the loss of wildlife in England.