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A66 Upgrade Consultation

The A66 upgrade east of Penrith damages the North Pennines AONB, harms wildlife and flouts the Government’s carbon budget
Cumbria Transport Infrastructure Plan proposes more bypasses for the county

Cumbria County Council and the Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership have put together a draft Transport Infrastructure Plan (CTIP) which is currently out for consultation.
Barrow Hall Caravan Site Donations
Dam Mire Wood, Threlkeld

We have been gifted a two hectare piece of land by member and Threlkeld resident Prof Mike Hambrey. The generous gift makes this our most northerly piece of land and work is now underway building a bridge to cross Kilnhow Beck and creating a path so that it can be accessed and enjoyed by all.

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Aerial Flight at Honister Slate Mine

We received the disappointing news that the Secretary of State will not ‘call in’ the proposed zip-wires at Honister and so the Authority’s approval stands. The Secretary of State is no longer required to give reasons for his decision.
Thirlmere Activity Hub
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Thirlmere Activity Hub

We consider this to be a wholly inappropriate development in this location. We urge you to take immediate action, write to the Planning Authority and share your concerns about this threat to Thirlmere
Chief Executive - Douglas Chalmers

Douglas Chalmers joined us in April 2015. He grew up on his family’s farm on the North East coast of Aberdeenshire, and studied agriculture at the University of Aberdeen.
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Photography Competition 2021

Winners announced!