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West Cumbrian mining site should have been restored
A WEST Cumbrian opencast mine site should have been restored more than two years ago, a parish council has claimed.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Maryport promenade in line for £30,000 funding boost
WORK to restore Maryport’s promenade may begin soon, after the town council recommended a payment of £30,000 towards the work.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Council tax rise of two per cent in Allerdale
COUNCIL tax bills in Allerdale will rise by two per cent next month.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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West Cumbrian flood speed limits to remain in force
SPEED limits introduced in West Cumbrian villages following the floods are to be retained after a decision by the Allerdale Local Committee of the county council.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Slump prompts review of Allerdale housing policy
A SLUMP in house building has prompted Allerdale council to review its housing policy.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Allerdale council agrees tax breaks for West Cumbrian flood victims
FLOOD-hit homeowners will have their council tax bill slashed.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Last updated 5 March 2010
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Work must move faster on new West Cumbrian bridges
PLANS for permanent road bridges in Workington need to move faster, traders said.
Last updated 4 March 2010
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Ten Broughton councillors quit
TEN councillors have quit Broughton Community Council.
Last updated 25 February 2010
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West Cumbria flood victims could be exempt from council tax
HUNDREDS of flood victims across West Cumbria could be exempt from paying council tax from April if plans to reduce the rates are approved.
Last updated 25 February 2010
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Aspatria's 900 objections to parking restrictions
NINE-hundred people have objected to plans to introduce a two-hour parking limit in Aspatria’s Queen Street car park.
Last updated 18 February 2010
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National insurance summit to learn lessons from Cumbria floods
A NATIONAL insurance summit will be held by the Government to focus on lessons learned from the November floods in West Cumbria.
Last updated 18 February 2010
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Allerdale council under fire for axing arts cash
COCKERMOUTH’S Kirkgate Centre and touring scheme Arts Out West bosses have written to Allerdale council, asking it to rethink its decision to cut its £20,000 arts funding.
Last updated 18 February 2010
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Flood-hit Cockermouth residents given cash by former town man
PEOPLE living on a Cockermouth street affected by the November floods have been given a share of £10,000 to help them rebuild their lives.
Last updated 18 February 2010
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