Allerdale Borough Council15 Jul 2024New onshore wind rule 'open season for developers'Former MP Mark Jenkinson fears the impact of wind farm rule changes on Cumbrian residents.15 Jul 2024Cumbria2 Apr 2024Homelessness health scheme expandingCommunity Connectors is expanding to allow the team to reach people across more of Cumbria.2 Apr 2024Cumbria22 Aug 2023Pay row over weekly bin collections resolvedSome 30,000 households were affected after Unite and GMB initiated industrial action.22 Aug 2023Cumbria19 Aug 2023Residents' concerns over uncovered slurry lagoonSlurry lagoons are often used to gather animal waste and run off from stables.19 Aug 2023Cumbria9 Aug 2023Bin strike talks marred by planned demonstrationBin collections are being disrupted in a dispute over pay by Allerdale Waste Services workers.9 Aug 202327 Apr 2023Residents warned ahead of bin collection strikesAbout 60 council workers will walk out affecting bin collections for the next three weeks.27 Apr 2023Cumbria30 Oct 2022'Landmark' to reopen after £200,000 refurbishmentMaryport Town Hall, dating from Georgian times, will reopen following significant renovation work.30 Oct 2022Cumbria20 Jul 2022Concerns over access to GPs to be discussedConcerns are raised over struggles to get a doctors appointment and a GP practice closure.20 Jul 2022Cumbria16 Jun 2022Search begins for new unitary authority leadersChief executive roles are advertised for both Cumberland and Westmorland & Furness councils.16 Jun 2022Cumbria
