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Proposed New Development at Sandside

21st April 2026 Deadline For Comments On Amended Previously Proposed Development Plans at Sandside

Four years ago, a large development plan was proposed along the coast road at Sandside. The site includes the areas currently used by businesses along the road between the existing residential properties and The Ship Inn, as well as areas behind on Quarry Lane. The proposal was paused due to objections, however, it has now been re-submitted with some amendments to the original.

There is a very short deadline of 21st April 2026 for anyone to comment on the plan so, if you want to comment, you need to do it by Tuesday.

The application is for mixed use development including 160 residential units, restaurant/café and live/work units at land at Park Road and Quarry Lane, Sandside, Milnthorpe, LA7 7HW; Reference SL/2022/1177

The above includes three 4 storey blocks of flats, and a very modern design 5 story block with apartments on the ‘Waterfront’ part of the site – alongside the main road.

More information can be found here: https://planningregister.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/Planning/Display/SL/2022/1177

Temporary Road Closure - Orchard Road 20/4/2026

Temporary Road Closure: Orchard Road, Arnside – 20/04/26

A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Fibrus to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 20th April 2026 and anticipated to take 4 days to complete. (These are the delayed road works previously allocated for 14th April).

Please see below details of the extents of the restriction(s) and any alternative route(s) which may be in place, the relevant legal notice can be viewed here and a location plan clearly showing these extents can be found on one.network via the link here.

Location: Orchard Road, Arnside, from its junction with Silverdale Road, extending in a north easterly direction for a distance of approx. 125m.

Alternative Route: A suitable alternative route will be signed and made available via Silverdale Road and the unrestricted section of Orchard Road. A way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times.

N.B Passage for Emergency Vehicles will be maintained where required for the duration of this restriction.

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/18870

‘Step Up To Dallam’ Returns for 2026

Local primary school pupils are invited to experience a wide range of inspiring secondary school activities through Dallam School’s ‘2026 Step Up to Dallam’ outreach programme.

Building on last year’s success, the programme offers primary school groups a varied menu of hands-on sessions to give children a taste of secondary school life while supporting their learning across a range of subjects.

This year’s sessions include the opportunity to serve as a United Nations ambassador for the day, taking on the role of a world leader to create a ‘Peace and Trust Charter’. There are also tailored lab-based science sessions for Key Stage 2 pupils, with practical work including microscopes, diffusion and dissolving, and flame colours using Bunsen burners.

Pupils can also meet author and CBeebies star, Joseph Elliott. for an afternoon of storytelling – or explore their creative side through music, drama and art workshops featuring African drumming, performance work in Dallam’s drama studio, and printmaking.

Other sessions include:

  • Designing a cookie cutter using computer software before baking biscuits in the food technology room,
  • Discovering the creative side of maths through origami and pattern-making, and
  • Learning Spanish through language and crafts.

Alongside the scheduled visits, primary schools can also invite Headteacher Mr Henneberry into school to teach a maths lesson, while breadmaking and French is also an option throughout the year.

The programme is designed to help pupils build confidence ahead of the move to secondary school.

Download the full programme here. Book your sessions using this form.

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Support Available For Rural Households As Heating Oil Prices Surge Across Westmorland & Furness

Westmorland and Furness Council have launched funding support for residents who rely on domestic heating oil and are experiencing financial hardship due to rising costs.

The fund provides assistance for households after the recent sharp rise in the cost of oil which has made it increasingly difficult for many rural residents to afford adequate heating and hot water.

Access to the Government’s Household Support Fund is available through Westmorland and Furness Council for those properties facing immediate financial hardship because of the increase in heating oil prices and are at risk of losing immediate access to heating or hot water.

Eligible households can receive a one-off cash award of between £200 and £250, depending on household size, with an additional £20 for each child in full-time education up to the age of 18. Funding will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until it the funding pot is fully committed.

Residents are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the Household Support Fund is strictly time-limited by the government and only available until Tuesday 31 March 2026.

Further information about this fund can be found here

To apply for heating oil support now on Westmorland and Furness Council`s website go to Household Support Fund or, If you need help with an application, or if you have any questions, please contact us.

Customer Services Team
Telephone: 0300 373 3300 (option 2, option 2, HSF option 1)

Our opening hours are Monday to Thursday 9am to 3pm and Friday 9am to 2:30pm

Calls from a landline will cost up to 16p per minute and can cost anywhere from 3p to 65p per minute if calling from a mobile. Please check with your network provider for call charges to this number. 

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Arnside Broadsheet for April 2026

Entries for the Broadsheet must be received by the 15th of the month (10th in December) and should be emailed to broadsheet@arnsidevillage.co.uk

Items can be added to the Arnside Village website at any time for any future date by emailing support@arnsidevillage.co.uk

View, download or print the document below.

Donations are important for the continued production of this valued community asset. All donations are welcome, no matter how big or small.

To donate by cash or cheque, please post to: Broadsheet Treasurer, c/o 53 Silverdale Road, Arnside LA5 0DT.

To donate via BACS, or for more information, email leos26@aol.com for details.

Thank you.