Notices

A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Westmorland & Furness Council Highways Dept. to carry out highway works which are expected to commence 19th October 2024 and anticipated to take 2 days to complete.

Please see below details of the extents of the restriction and any alternative routes which may be in place, the relevant legal notice can be viewed at https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/4587/reactivation-notice-w-f_140429246_3797345_ad6809e8e7.pdf and a location plan clearly showing these extents can be found on one.network via link https://one.network/?tm=140429246 

Location: A595 Kirkby-in-Furness, from a point approx. 500m south west of its junction with the A5092, extending in a predominately southerly direction for approx. 1.67km.

Alternative Route: via the unrestricted sections of A595, A590 and A5092 and a way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times.

Access for Emergency Vehicles will be maintained where required for the duration of these works.

Should you have any queries in relation to this temporary Order please contact the Highways Hotline by calling 0300 373 3306 or via the Westmorland & Furness Council website, quoting the reference TTROW/12512

Cumbria Police’s “Operation Enhance” focuses on reducing anti-social behaviour (ASB) and serious violence through increased patrols in 18 identified hotspots. The operation, funded by £1 million from the Government’s Hotspot Response Fund, has led to 490 hours of additional patrols, 85 stop and searches, 257 intelligence submissions, and 22 arrests within two months. ASB has dropped by 36.6%, and serious violence by 14.3% in these areas. The initiative also helps locate missing persons and address local concerns.

For more, visit here.

Enforcement Notice Decision: Stone Arthur

The Planning Inspectorate has recently made a decision regarding Stone Arthur on School Road. The property owners had appealed against an enforcement notice issued by the council, which required them to stop using the property as a holiday let due to a lack of planning permission.

After reviewing the case, the appeal was dismissed, and the enforcement notice was upheld. The Inspectorate noted concerns related to noise, parking, and traffic associated with the use of the property as a holiday let. As a result, the property must now revert to its original residential use.

We would like to thank all members of the community who contributed their views during this process.

Read the decision here.

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Welcome to our July newsletter! Here’s a snapshot of the key activities and initiatives our team has been involved in this month.

Interim Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction Secured

Our team successfully secured an interim anti-social behaviour injunction (ASBI) against a teenager in Ulverston known for causing issues in local shops and businesses. The injunction, granted by Barrow Youth Court on 12th July, is effective until October 2024 and includes strict conditions to curb further misconduct. Learn more here.

Operation Enhance Launched

Thanks to additional funding from the Home Office, Operation Enhance has been launched to address anti-social behaviour and serious violence in 18 identified hotspot areas, including Ulverston. The extra patrols aim to create safer communities across the county. Read more about Operation Enhance below.

Operation Vulcan

On 19th July, our team in Ulverston and Lakes conducted an illegal off-roading operation in collaboration with the Lake District National Park Authority and the Forestry Commission. This operation, responding to complaints of illegal off-road activities, involved patrolling the Grizedale Forest area with police staff and a drone.

No Cold Calling Signs Implemented in Baycliff

Baycliff village now displays “No Cold Calling” signs following public consultation and support for the scheme. These signs are in place to empower residents in dealing with unwanted cold callers.

Street Safe Event in Ulverston

On 17th July, PCSOs Helen Madden and Paul Harris hosted a Street Safe event on Central Drive, Ulverston, in response to local concerns about anti-social behaviour. Residents had the opportunity to voice their concerns, and additional patrols are planned for the school holidays.

StreetSafe Service

StreetSafe is a service that allows you to anonymously report safety concerns in public spaces. Whether it’s poorly lit streets, abandoned buildings, or instances where you feel unsafe, StreetSafe is here to help. Report an issue here.

Home Safety Advice

With the holiday season in full swing, it’s important to keep your home safe while you’re away. Here are some useful tips:

1. Ensure all doors and windows are securely closed/locked, including sheds and garages.
2. Store valuables out of sight.
3. Set burglar alarms.
4. Avoid oversharing on social media.
5. Ask a trusted neighbor or family member to keep an eye on your property and pick up any post/parcels.
6. Cancel regular deliveries such as newspapers or milk.

Stranger Danger Awareness at Croftlands Infant School

On 17th July, as part of a “Stranger Danger” awareness assembly, a PCSO visited Croftlands Infant School to engage with children on the importance of safety during the summer holidays. Exercises like this are crucial for providing real-life scenarios to help children stay safe.

Upcoming Community Police Events 🚓

Join us at the following community events:

• Broughton Show
  • Date: 8th August 2024
  • Time: 9 AM – 3 PM
• The Parish Rooms, Great Urswick
  • Date: 9th August 2024
  • Time: 10 AM – 11 AM
• Pitstop Candle Shop
  • Date: 10th August 2024
  • Time: 10 AM – 10:45 AM
• Ulverston Library
  • Date: 13th August 2024
  • Time: 10 AM – 1 PM

For more information, please visit our website and enter your postcode in the “Your Area” section.

Meet Your Local Officers

Want to know who your local officers are? Visit Cumbria Police and enter your postcode to find out. You’ll also discover our local policing priorities and details of any upcoming meetings or events.

On Monday this week, Story Contracting Limited (SCL) have begun to mobilise work on the A595 Grizebeck Improvement Scheme.  SCL are in the process of setting up a temporary compound and welfare facilities, which shall be expanded when the overall works start on site mid-September.  The temporary compound shall be accessed from the C classification road to the west side of the village, locally known as the Mousetrap.

The main body of work in the coming week, shall be trench excavation, which is required to carry out archaeological inspections.  Assuming that there are no findings, once inspected, the trenches shall be backfilled.  This is to be carried out in the same field as the temporary compound and expected to last until mid-August.

In addition to the archaeological inspection, SCL shall commence work on the habitat mitigation area.  This shall include erecting fencing, stripping topsoil, creating a bund and excavation of the pond profile. These works shall continue until the end of August.

The public were informed in July, by letter of the commencement of work in August.  In addition to this, we have also recently attended a public engagement session on July 31^st which was well attended. 

South Lakeland: Town and Parish Council Newsletter (govdelivery.com)

A new funding opportunity is now available for rural community organisations in Cumbria, provided by The Royal Countryside Fund in partnership with the National Lottery Community Fund. This programme is designed to support transformative, community-led initiatives that empower and inspire economic vibrancy in rural parts of Cumbria.

Key Details:

• Funding Available: Up to £250,000
• Grant Amount: Eligible organisations can apply for up to £30,000 over 18 months.
• Application Period: Opens on 1st August 2024 and closes at midday on 12th September 2024.

Programme Themes:

The funding focuses on two main areas:

1. Powering up rural communities.
2. Increasing environmental sustainability.

Project Criteria:

Projects should aim to achieve one or more of the following:

• Provide financial benefits to the locality.
• Build a stronger sense of community and connectedness.
• Benefit the local environment, creating positive impacts for the community.
• Develop an innovative and replicable approach to addressing unmet needs within rural areas.

Please note that Parish Councils are not eligible to apply, but are encouraged to share this opportunity within their networks. Draft posts for local Facebook pages and bulletins are provided in the attached document for easy sharing.

This is the first county-based programme by The Royal Countryside Fund, specifically tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities in rural Cumbria. It aims to unlock the potential for positive change in these communities.

Website: The Royal Countryside Fund website.

PoC:

A temporary prohibition of all traffic restriction has been put in place to allow Hatton Traffic Management to carry out building repair works which are expected to commence 8th August 2024 and anticipated to take 3 weeks to complete.

Please see below details of the extents of the restriction and any alternative routes which may be in place, the relevant legal notice can be viewed at https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/4587/site-notice_d874a371d5.pdf and a location plan clearly showing these extents can be found on one.network via link https://one.network/?tm=138996095 

Location: C5016 Kirkby-in-Furness, from its junction with the U5089, extending in a westerly direction for approx. 90m.

Alternative Route: A suitable alternative route for vehicles will be signed and available as follows;

South East bound Traffic: via the unrestricted sections of C5016, A595 (Grizebeck), A5092 (Lowick), B5281 and King Street, Dalton Gate and Stockbridge Lane.

North West bound Traffic: via the unrestricted sections of C5016, Stockbridge Lane, Daltongate, Queen Street, A590 County Road, Brewery Street, Fountain Street, B5281 (Lowick), A5092 (Grizebeck) and A595 (Kirkby-in-Furness).

Access for Emergency Vehicles will be maintained where required for the duration of these works.

Should you have any queries in relation to this temporary Order please contact the Highways Hotline by calling 0300 373 3306 or via the Westmorland & Furness Council website, quoting the reference TTROW/11033

Follow this link.

https://kirkbyirelethpc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Newsletter-1-Natural-Kendal.pdf