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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

‘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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Dallam School Year 7 lay the foundation for future success

Over 100 Year 7 pupils spent the last Friday in September gaining skills and cementing friendships to support their transition to secondary school at Dallam School.

Head of Year 7, Paul Ainsworth said: “We work really hard to support our Year 7s, and this team-building day gives them dedicated time and space to develop friendships and get to know their form tutor. Making the step up from primary to secondary school can be a massive adjustment for students. We want them to feel a part of the school community right from the start. They also need to get used to a more diverse curriculum, different teaching styles, and an increased responsibility to manage their time and work more independently. Plus, it’s a critical period for finding friends, developing resilience, responsibility, confidence and their personalities,” added Mr Ainsworth.

The team-building day took place at the Heversham site, home of Dallam boarding, which pupils walked to from school. Four team-building events challenged them to work together, communicate, and use their problem-solving skills. Teaching staff supervised them and sixth-form students, many of whom started with us as Year 7 pupils, supported them. The event was the first of others planned for Year 7.

Mr Ainsworth shares his thoughts on how the two age ranges in school worked together so well: “I’m incredibly proud of our Sixth Formers and the leadership they demonstrated. Every Sixth Former threw themselves into the day with energy and enthusiasm. It was genuinely heartening to watch the way they interacted with the Year 7s, who clearly looked up to them. It’s moments like these that show how valuable student leadership is. I’ve also been particularly pleased to see how seamlessly our new boarders have integrated into the Dallam community – they’ve quickly become valued and respected members of the team. Our Sixth Formers have set a high standard of community spirit, personal excellence, and leadership – something for our Year 7s to aspire to.”

The application deadline for children coming to secondary school next September (2026) is Friday, 31 October. For more information and how to apply, click here.

The New Season of Quest Talks Coming in September!

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY… Only a couple of months until the Quest Talks start for the 2025-26 season.

Subscriptions stay at £18 for all 12 talks including tea/coffee and biscuits – a bargain! Guests are now £3 per talk. Since you probably won’t have your 2026 diary yet, here are the dates for 2025 …

  • 25th September – “Holy cow – India is so amazing!”, popular speaker Norman Harris returns to open the season
  • 9th October – “Morecambe landladies” by David Evans
  • 23th October – “Aerial photography” by Colin Aldred
  • 13th November – “Thefts, fakes and forgeries – greatest art crimes” by Ann-Marie Michel
  • 27th November – “Bringing back pine martens” by Dr Mic Mayhew, followed by optional Hotpot Lunch and Quiz
  • 11th December – “Quest for the ancient sea kings” by Polly Gee

All talks are on Thursdays and start at 10:00am at the Athenaeum Village Hall, Leasgill nr Milnthorpe LA7 7ET

Any questions to Adrian Tayler – aptayler@gmail.com

Dallam Summer School – 27th-29th August 2025

Dallam School are holding a 3-day Summer School from Wednesday, 27th to Friday, 29th August designed to help incoming Year 7 students build confidence, establish friendships and familiarise themselves with the school site and routines ahead of the new academic year.

The programme is also being offered to Year 5 students to further develop connections with our feeder schools and the wider community.

The Summer School will run in-line with a normal school day (8.50am-3.15pm) to provide a familiar structure and rhythm.

The day will be spilt into 5 sections covering creative, academic, physical and practical themes.

The cost is £30 per day, but there is a discounted rate for booking all 3 days of £75.

Students must bring a packed lunch. A snack and juice will be supplied at break.

To book, contact Janet Hornby on 015395 65165 or email: j.hornby@dallamschool.co.uk

Temporary Road Closure, Milnthorpe 6th July

Temporary Road Closure – B5282 Park Road, Milnthorpe – 06/07/25 – (Night Time Works)

A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow United Utilities to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 6th July 2025 and anticipated to take 1 day during the hours of 1800 and 2300 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 here.

Location: B5282 Park Road, Milnthorpe from its junction with the A6, extending in a south westerly direction for approx. 245 metres.

Alternative Route: A suitable alternative route will be signed and made available via the A6, C501, C498 and the unrestricted section of the B5282. 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/14515

Haverflatts Lane Road Closure

Temporary Road Closure: Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe 22nd – 24th May

A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Fibrus to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 22nd May 2025 and anticipated to take 3 days 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 here.

Location: Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe from its junction with the C5071, extending in a south westerly direction for approx. 490m.

Alternative Route: A suitable alternative route will be signed and made available via the C5071 and Kirkgate Lane.  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/14011

Survey Area Map

Police & Communities Together – Community Priority Survey

Do you have any ongoing neighbourhood problems in your area that you would like the Police to consider? Or would you like to meet the Police to discuss them in person?

Local Police invite all residents of Arnside, Milnthorpe, Kirkby Lonsdale and Sedbergh to fill out the linked community survey before 22nd February 2024.

The Arnside post code (LA5) does not appear on the drop-down menu currently. They hope to have the issue resolved early next week. In the mean time the residents of Arnside can select the LA7 postcode and then add the full details of the actual location, including the town of Arnside and the correct post code and they’ll pick it up when the results come in.

Click here to access the survey.

Footpath Guides

Footpath Guides

A set of eight new downloadable walks are now available on the Heversham Parish Council website, offering strolls of between 2 and 6 miles. They coverthe following areas: Milnthorpe, Hincaster, Beetham, Kendal, Holme, etc. and include maps and historical notes.

Click here to go to the webpage and choose from the 8 ‘Footpath Guides’