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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.

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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.

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M6 Junctions 35 to 36: Safety Barrier Improvements

Advance warning of forthcoming safety barrier enhancements on the M6, between Junction 35 and 36 near Burton-in-Kendal in Cumbria. Work is scheduled to start on Monday, 14th September and expected to finish on Friday, 11th December 2026.

The work involves installing a new safety barrier in the central reservation which will help to ensure the continued safety and reliability of journeys along this section of the M6. To help keep drivers moving throughout the scheme, two lanes will remain open in both directions while this essential work.

For the safety of the workforce and road users, lane 3 will be closed both ways and a temporary 40mph speed limit will be in place for the duration of the work.

To set up a safe working area, there will be a series of overnight lane and road closures (8pm-6am) on the M6 between junction 35 and 36 from mid-September to early October. The motorway will only be closed on a limited number of occasions and at night when traffic levels are lowest. A full roadworks schedule will be available here.

Clearly signed diversion routes will be in place during any full road or slip road closures:

• M6 southbound motorists will be diverted via the A590 and A6
• Drivers wanting to leave the M6 at junction 36 during slip road closures will be diverted via the next junction and back

Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and we thank them for their patience while these improvements are carried out.

National Highways are working closely with Cumbria County Council and Lancashire County Council to carefully manage the impact on motorists and the surrounding community during our work. Access for emergency services will be maintained where possible.

Every effort is being made to minimise disruption to the community and road users, however, due to the nature of the work, some delays are unavoidable especially at peak times. We always aim to work to the programme, but unforeseen circumstances or poor weather conditions may mean changes happen at short notice.

For further information about the work, click here, or get in touch by calling the customer contact centre on 0300 123 5000 or email at: info@nationalhighways.co.uk.

Road Closure - The Strands, Milnthorpe to Arnside

Road Closure: B5282 – The Strands, Milnthorpe to Arnside

You may have seen the yellow signs giving advanced warning of the road closure between Milnthorpe and Sandside.

You may also have been struggling to read what they say as you drive past!

So, the official information is that the road will be closed overnight from 7pm on Thursday, 20th August to 5am on Friday, 21st for stud reinstatement and road lining works on the B5282, The Strands to Arnside.

Please note the programme dates are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances, poor weather conditions and overrun of the programme etc.

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‘The Alan Hull Songbook’ Gig Raises £1565.50 for CancerCare

The recent ‘Alan Hull Songbook’ gig at the W.I. & Village Hall on 11th July raised a brilliant £1565.50 for local charity, CancerCare.

Tony Farren, from Windermere opened the gig with his unique folk style which was very well received. The amazing Dave Hull-Denholm band (Dave is the frontman of popular band, Lindisfarne) played a 95 minute set of some well-known, and some lesser known songs from the Alan Hull songbook, including: Lady Eleanor, Run For Home, Clear White Light and many more, with enthusiastic assistance from the audience who had a great time singing along too.

The gig was a Sell Out, and the £1565.50 was raised from ticket sales, the bar (supplied by JJ Crossfields and run by Sarah & Charlotte who have also been raising money for CancerCare by taking part in events such as the recent Cross Bay Half Marathon), raffle ticket sales with prizes donated with the enormous generosity of local businesses (see below) and the musicians, who travelled from as far away as Newcastle, and played for light expenses only.

The full Lindisfarne band are touring now and visiting several local venues. To find out more, click here

Grateful thanks to the following local businesses for their donated raffle prizes which included: Weekend Tickets to Kendal Calling, Dinners, Wine, Chocolates and Ten Pin Bowling

  • Kendal Calling
  • JJ Crossfields
  • The Silverdale Hotel
  • The Albion Hotel
  • Arnside Chip Shop
  • Bullough’s Londis
  • The Bob-in Cafe
  • Holgate’s Holiday Park
  • Spar Grocers, Milnthorpe
  • Booths Supermarket, Milnthorpe

Thanks also must go to:

  • Arnside W.I. & Village Hall for a superb venue with great acoustics, a beautiful garden and a super helpful committee.
  • Carr Bank Garden Centre for the stage flora.
  • Chris Kirk of Bay Photographic for the photos
  • And last, but not least – everyone who bought tickets and came along to the show.
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Dave Hull-Denholm
Tony Farren
Tony Farren

Temporary Road Closure Beetham Road and Main Street Milnthorpe

Temporary Road Closure: Beetham Road & Main Street, Milnthorpe – 22/07/2026 (Night Time Works)

A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Fibrus Networks to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 22nd July 2026 and anticipated to take 2 nights during the hours of 18:00 and 23:00 ONLY to complete.

Please see below details of the extents of the restrictions 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 here.

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

Alternative Route: A suitable alternative route 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.

Temporary Road Closure - Green Lane, Storth

Temporary Road Closure Restriction: Green Lane, Storth – 14/07/2026

A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow BT Openreach to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 14th July 2026 and anticipated to take 2 days 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 here

Location: Green Lane, Storth, from its junction with The Square, extending in a north westerly direction for a distance of approx. 210m.

Alternative Route: A suitable alternative route will be signed and made available via the B5282 Sandside, Storth Road and The Square. 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/19947.