Local MP Rory Stewart brought Planning Minister, Nick Boles MP, to
Cumbria for his second trip in a month to promote Upper Eden's
Neighbourhood Plan referendum. Upper Eden will be the first community
in the country to vote for their own neighbourhood...

A new Facebook account for promoting youth activities and highlighting issues that matter to young people across Cumbria is now live. The account has...
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed an announcement by Business Secretary Vince Cable that £239,000 will be invested to help boost advanced manufac...
The Council last night (21 February 2013) agreed a budget. This includes not only a balanced budget but also additional investment in the local econom...
The decision to withdraw Cumbria County Council from the government’s search for a site for a nuclear waste repository was today upheld by the council...
From 22 February, people in Eden District can ‘Have Their Say’ about suggested sites for where new housing could be built in the area over the next 12...
From 22 February, people in Eden District can ‘Have Their Say’ about suggested sites for where new housing could be built in the area over the next 12...
Cumbria LEP has welcomed recommendations from Lord Heseltine that there needs to be greater local focus on driving economic growth to help restart the UK’s economy. In his new “No Stone Unturned”...
Community groups and parish councils are being invited to attend the Eden Community Fair and Conference at Low Hesket Village Hall on Saturday 17 November from 10am-3pm, where they can gain practical...
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has hailed  the success of two local businesses who have received major funding from the Regional Growth Fund, following support from the MP. The grants will help...
Lake District visitor attraction, Lakes Aquarium, is offering one child the opportunity to become its Halloween half term ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ with an automatic pass into its annual Young...