Tag: Landscape protection
One year to go: a Blueprint for Cumbria’s first Mayor Post
Cumbria will elect a mayor for the first time in 2027. Over the next year, Friends of the Lake District will be quizzing all the candidates on their views about environmental and community issues, and pressing them to recognise the importance of the county’s landscape
Friends of the Lake District publish ‘A Blueprint for Cumbria’s first Mayor’ Post
One year before the election of the first mayor of Cumbria, Friends of the Lake District has published a Blueprint outlining the issues and policies the mayor should prioritize.
No funding for commons Post
We recently wrote to ministers urging them to address the lack of agri-environment funding for commons.
Approach to Lake District littering and fly-camping is a step in the right direction Post
Friends of the Lake District has welcomed the visible, more interventionist approach towards littering and fly-camping taken by the police and other agencies over the Easter weekend.
Walk in a rainforest Post
Exploring Friends of the Lake District’s Rusland Woods with the people helping to bring Cumbria’s rainforests back to life.
Championing the commons Post
Policy officer Amanda McCleery explains how Friends of the Lake District helps keep the commons of Cumbria thriving.
Our new website Post
The website as you see it now is just the start. Much of our previous content is temporarily unavailable as we continue to work on and update things.
Great Cumbrian Litter Pick 2026 Post
We're hoping lots of people across the county will help us with an annual spring clean on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 April.
What shape should a Cumbrian visitor levy take? Post
Last November, the government announced that mayors, including the mayor for Cumbria to be elected in May 2027, will have the right to impose a levy on the cost of overnight stays in the area under their control.
Protecting Peaceful Places Post
We commissioned research to measure tranquillity levels across the Lake District. Now we can help protect this special quality for generations to come
Roanhead… Saved! Post
Friends of the Lake District have joined a coalition of other nature and landscape charities, and the community group Save Roanhead, in welcoming the news that the application for 230 lodges and associated development at Roanhead on the Furness peninsula has been refused.
Poll shows broad support for Lake District visitor charge Post
A YouGov poll shows support for a charge on visits to the Lake District.