News Items
Prom Art News 25 Nov 2009
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
This year we have had a successful year with only July being rained off. We found spaces for the 30 artists on our waiting list. Many artists have commented on how much they enjoy coming to Grange and meeting one another and the visitors. Over 1,000 visitors have come on each occasion, nearly 2,000 in June.
Cumbria Tourism Visitor Helpline re Christmas bookings
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Please see below, we would appreciate your help in letting people know about our new visitor helpline: 01539 825070 Press release:
Government consultation - a potential suitable site for a new nuclear power ststion at Heysham
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Heysham is considered by Government to be potentially suitable for a new nuclear power station.The Government is consulting on its draft Nuclear National Policy Statement and list of sites, including Heysham, around the country that might be suitable for new nuclear power stations.We would like to hear your views.The draft Nuclear National Policy Statement explains how sites are assessed, why we need new nuclear power and the Government's policy on managing radioactive waste safely. It will set the framework for planning decisions on new nuclear power stations.A local exhibition giving information about the draft Nuclear National Policy Statement and the assessment of Heysham will be held at: Lancaster Town Hall from 26th - 28th November 2009. A public discussion will also be held on the morning of Saturday 28th November at the same location.Please visit www.nuclear-nps-events.info for further information on location and timings and to register for the public session. Alternatively if you wish to register for the public session by telephone please contact 0845 004 8841.How do I take part in consultation?
- Visit the local exhibition and record your comments
- Take part in this public discussion
- Respond to the consultation online, by post or at events.
- Read the documents at www.energynpsconsultation.decc.gov.uk
Bridge & Road closures in Cumbria following the flooding
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Cumbria County Council www.cumbria.gov.uk - 23 November 2009
Cumbria Tourism's advice to visitors following the recent flooding
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Cumbria Tourism issues advice to visitors
Cumbria still very much "open for business"
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Cumbria still very much ‘open for business’



