Conservatives Mayoral Selection and Amelia McCourty Visit Tuesday, 30 September, 2025 As the Cumbria Conservatives Mayoral Selection was taking place in Keswick. Amelia McCourty MBE popped in to see us in the W&L Office on the way up through the county. We were delighted that she made the time to come and speak with us. As the former Chairman of Cheshire & Wirral Conservatives, Mrs McCourty has a wealth of knowledge and experience with the party. She spoke with James Alexander... Local News
Cumbria County Council Conservatives Newsletter June 2020 30th June 2020 Please open the attachment to view Newsletter Local News
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County Matters - September 2019 27th August 2019 Unfortunately the Dales and Lakes Historic Vehicle Day on Grange Playing fields had to be cancelled this year because of inclement weather. This was the first... Opinions
Minister asked to look into council’s Storm Desmond repair delays 6th August 2019 Councillor James Airey, the Conservative Parliamentary candidate for Westmorland and Lonsdale, has written to the Local Government Minister asking him to review... Local News
James Airey welcomes Kendal Northern Access Route business case bid 1st August 2019 Councillor James Airey, the Conservative Parliamentary candidate for Westmorland and Lonsdale, has welcomed news that Transport for North has submitted an... Local News
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