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Cumbria Bus Reform Map

Have Your Say on the Future of Bus Services in Cumbria!

Are you happy with the current bus service in Arnside? If not, this is your opportunity to HAVE YOUR SAY!

Cumbria has been selected by the Department for Transport as a ‘Bus Reform Pilot Study’ area. This gives Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council the opportunity to explore potential new ways of planning, funding and delivering bus services together.

The purpose of the pilot is to assess whether bus reform could help improve public transport outcomes across Cumbria, recognising the challenges of delivering reliable and accessible services in a predominantly rural county.

The study considers how the bus network can better support key council outcomes and priorities. The following draft desired outcomes for bus reform in Cumbria have been developed as part of this study, aligning with existing council outcomes:

Towards a Cumbrian bus network that:

  • Provides reliable, affordable and attractive connections to jobs, education, services and amenities.
  • Supports sustainable, resilient, diversified economic activity and development, supporting economic and social regeneration.
  • Meets the needs of diverse groups of people.
  • Towards improved integration of the Cumbrian bus network with other public transport and with active modes.

More information can be found on the Cumberland Council website.

Complete the survey by clicking here

It is part of the Cumbria Bus Reform Pilot Study funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) and being delivered in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council, Cumberland Council, Jacobs and Oxera.

Arnside Broadsheet for October 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.

Arnside Parish Council Logo

Solar Panels Are Coming To Arnside Public Toilets

Arnside Parish Council is pleased to announce the installation of eight solar panels on the roof of the public toilets on the Promenade, along with battery storage and an inverter. The battery will store surplus electricity for use when needed, with any remaining surplus exported to the grid.

The work is scheduled for 22nd–28th September. During this time, the toilets may be partially unavailable at various points while installation is underway. We apologise for any inconvenience and will work with the contractors to keep disruption to a minimum.

Why are we doing this?
Our public toilets are an important facility for residents and visitors. They support families, older people and those with accessibility needs, and contribute to a positive visitor experience in the village.
However, running costs have risen significantly in recent years, particularly for electricity, water and servicing. Income from the toilets no longer covers all operating costs.

This solar installation will help reduce electricity bills, make the toilets more financially sustainable, lower carbon emissions and support renewable energy. The project is supported by a £5,000 capital grant from Westmorland & Furness Council. The total installation cost is £6,711, with Arnside Parish Council contributing £1,711.

The system is expected to save the Parish Council at least £1,680 each year in electricity costs, meaning our contribution should be recovered in around a year. This is a practical investment in an important village facility, helping to reduce running costs, protect the future of the public toilets and make better use of renewable energy.

Arnside Parish Council

Burton in Kendal Educational Foundation Small Grants

The Burton in Kendal Educational Foundation provides small grants to the following:

  • Sixth Form
  • College Students
  • University Students and
  • Apprentices.

The money available for the grants varies each year depending on the amount the investments return as well as the number of students applying.

To qualify you need to have lived in one of the following Civil Parishes for at least 2 years and be under 25 years of age:

  • Burton in Kendal,
  • Holme,
  • Preston Patrick,
  • Dalton,
  • the Hamlet of Holmescales,
  • Beetham,
  • Meathop,
  • Ulpha,
  • Witherslack or
  • Arnside.

For an application form or further information please contact Marion Robinson on mvrob23@gmail.com or call 07531 575663

The deadline for the return of grant application forms for the 2026/2027 academic year is 31st October 2026

Burton in Kendal Educational Foundation Charity Reg. No. 526953

No Right and Left Turn Restrictions Beetham Milnthorpe

Temporary No Right and Left Turn Restriction – Beetham Road and Main Street, Milnthorpe – 14/09/26 – Night Time Works

A temporary ‘no right and left turn’ restriction has been put in place to allow Fibrus to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 14th September 2026 and anticipated to take 2 nights during the hours of 7.30pm and 11.00pm to complete.

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 here.

Location: Westerly direction along Main Street (B6385), from makig a left turn onto Beetham Road (A6); and NOrtherly direction along Beetham Road (A6), from making a right turn onto Main Street (B6385).

Alternative Route: A suitable alternative route will be signed and made available for northbound and westbound vehicles will be signed and available via Church Street (A6), Princes Way, (A590).

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/20745

Temporary Road Closure - Station Road, Arnside

Temporary Road Closure Restriction: Station Road, Arnside – 13/09/2026

A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow United Utilities Water to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 13th September 2026 and anticipated to take 1 day to complete.

Please see below details of the extents of the restriction and any alternative route 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 here.

Location: Station Road, Arnside, from a point approx. 85 metres north west of its junction with Sandside Road, extending in a north westerly direction for approx. 50 metres between 9am – 3pm.

Alternative Route: A suitable alternative route will be signed and made available via the unrestricted sections of Station Road (B5282), The Promenade, Silverdale Road, Briery Bank and Black Dyke 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/19740.