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
Open Farm Day 25th June 2019 - Two Days; - 1,600 children from across South Lakeland and the North West; - Organised every two years by the Westmorland County Agricultural Society; - Held... Media
Public encouraged to come along to Highways England A590 event 24th June 2019 Councillors who earlier this year took their case for improvements to the A590 to a meeting in London are now encouraging residents and road users to have their... Local News
South Lakeland tree planting promise won’t be met until 2041 19th June 2019 The number of new trees planted by South Lakeland District Council dramatically declined last year compared to the previous year. Figures released by the local... Local News
County Matters - July 2019 17th June 2019 At a recent meeting of the Grange and Cartmel Wellbeing Group it was decided to put together a Local Wellbeing Directory with all the local groups and... Opinions
Fewer low-cost homes to rent created in South Lakes despite extra funding 13th June 2019 Fewer affordable homes to rent in South Lakeland were created last year compared to the previous year despite almost a £1 million in extra funding being made... Local News
Reduced horse fair problems praised but event must pay its own way in future 11th June 2019 Councillor James Airey has praised improvements made by Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner to the policing of this year’s Appleby Horse Fair after the 2018... Local News
Conservatives announce new leadership team on South Lakes Council 4th June 2019 The Conservatives have announced their new leadership team to shadow Cabinet portfolios on South Lakeland District Council. Councillor Tom Harvey, the... Local News
Council needs to show more leadership over special educational needs failings 22nd May 2019 Councillor James Airey, Cumbria County Council’s Conservative group leader, commenting on the results of the Joint local area special educational needs... Local News
Councillor leads campaign for Windermere Ferry fares hike to be ditched 21st May 2019 Councillors and campaigners from around Lake Windermere are calling for Cumbria County chiefs to reverse the recent fares hikes that have seen prices double for... Local News
The Big Health Vote 7th October 2025 Stuart Andrew chairs a debate on the future of the NHS National News
Controlling immigration and fighting crime 7th October 2025 Securing our nation’s borders and making our streets safe National News
How we get Britain Building Again 6th October 2025 James Cleverly makes the Conservative case for Housing National News
Best of Britain 6th October 2025 Boosting Britain’s economy and global standing through culture, tourism and sport National News
A new direction of travel 6th October 2025 Richard Holden discusses Conservative Transport priorities National News
What a Welfare State we're in 6th October 2025 Helen Whately outlines our plan to reform welfare and get people back into work National News
