PROPOSALS FOR A WIND FARM at

LING LANE WELTON

A special meeting of the Parish Council was held on 1st May 2012 to discuss the planning applications for 2 x 47.8m (156 ft) high Wind Turbines on land at Ling Lane, Welton, and about 50 local people attended to express their concerns.  

After discussion, those attending voted unanimously to oppose the proposals set out in applications 2/2012/0240 & 2/2012/0241 (details available on the Allerdale website at http://planning.allerdale.gov.uk/portal/servlets/ApplicationSearchServlet) 

The Parish Council then formally resolved to:

(a)  submit an objection to the applications,

(b)  appeal to the Secretary of State at the Department for Communities & Local Government requesting a Screening Decision against Allerdale BC's Screening Opinion not to require an 'Environmental Impact Assessment' to be undertaken, and

(c)  to seek the support of the MP for the area, Rory Stewart.  

Other related issues were raised & discussed by those attending, particularly concerning highway matters, the potential impact of noise and flicker on the wellbeing & health of local residents, and the effect of the turbines on wildlife.

These matters have all been submitted to the appropriate bodies for comment and responses will publicised on this website and on Parish Notice Boards as they are received. 

Although the official closing date for comments is 9th May, our local councillor Duncan Fairbairn has kindly arranged for the applications to be put before the Council's Development Panel rather than being decided by officers, thus enabling objectors to speak at the council meeting.  

The Environmental Health department has required a full 'Noise Impact Assessment' to be undertaken in the coming weeks in order to assess the potential impact on local residences, and it is therefore unlikely that the applications will be put before the Councillors for decision for some weeks.  Therefore any late notices of objection will be accepted.

It is most important that all local people have their say, and you are encouraged to submit your views direct to Allerdale B C via the above website, or post your comments to Planning Department, Allerdale House, Workington, CA14 3YJ as soon as possible.

Annual Parish Meeting

This year the Annual Parish Meeting will take place in Welton Village Hall on

Wednesday 16th May at 7:00 p.m. 

All are welcome and it is the opportunity for local residents to meet members of the Parish Council, hear what has been achieved in the past year and the prospects for the coming year, and to ask any questions you may have.

If you wish to influence local issues, this is your opportunity.

The AGM & Regular Parish Council Meeting will follow immediately after the Annual Meeting, and all are welcome to stay if they wish.

Northern Fells Group

Enter the Northern Fells Group Community Calendar 2013

Photographic Competition

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For entry form click here

 Highways defects

&

Road Closures

To report highway defects, potholes, etc, telephone Cumbria County Council

HIGHWAYS HOTLINE on 0845 609 6609 (open 24 hours a day)

            or report on line at contact@cumbriahighways.org.uk 

Temporary Rights of Way Closure - Parsons Park Wood, Caldbeck 8th August for six months. For details click here

Broadband

More than 70% of households in the parish have now registered their interest in a better broadband service for the area. 
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Register your interest in a better service with Northern Fells Broadband 

"The Cumbria Way - Dalston to Caldbeck"

A stroll through Sebergham - people past & present
A new book by local author Peter Weston.
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Cumbria County Council's Rural Wheels transport scheme provides a travel service to address the lack of good public transport for people living in rural areas. It provides door-to-door transport for people when required, and at a reasonable cost.  For further information click here 

Highways Hotline

The most effective way for members of the public to report potholes and other damage to the surface of roads, or any other highways issues, is to telephone Cumbria County Council's Highways Hotline on 0845 609 6609. Alternatively, Peter Pearson maintains contact with the Highways Steward on behalf of the Parish Council and any issues can be reported to Peter click here.

For further details about the County Council's Highways Hotline click here