Conservatives are celebrating their success in this year’s South Lakeland District Council elections – taking four seats from the Liberal Democrats. Councillor Ben Berry, the Conservative Group leader, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have made gains in these elections and profoundly grateful to the people of South Lakeland. Local voters…

South Lakes’ Conservatives only Party fielding full slate of candidates The Conservatives are the only Party fielding a full slate of candidates in this May’s South Lakeland District Council elections. The council has today published the full list of candidates standing on 3 May. The Conservative Party is fielding 51…

Campaigners are claiming victory over the Windermere Ferry Ticket machines after Cumbria County Council today apologised and said they would put things right by removing the onshore ticket machines. In a report to Cumbria County Council Cabinet a leading Liberal Democrat Councillor apologised for the way the Council had implemented…

Campaigners are hopeful that the Windermere Ferry Ticket machine saga might finally be coming to an end. Cumbria County Council is set to receive its internal review of the controversial system at a Cabinet meeting on 21st December. Campaigners are hopeful that the Council will now bow to public opinion…

  County Councillors have reacted with dismay to reports that ticketing on the Windermere Ferry is continuing to be a huge cause for concern for residents and visitors, leading to delays and tailbacks during peak periods and having a major knock-on effect for local businesses and tourist attractions on both…

Cumbria County Council have announced changes to the Windermere Ferry following a motion demanding changes tabled by Windermere Councillor Ben Berry. The move comes after locals and visitors experienced months of frustration and delays as a result of the installation of new ticketing machines by the Labour and Lib Dem-led…

Ben Berry, a leading Conservative county and district Councillor in Windermere, has welcomed the launch of a renewed drug strategy by the Government – taking action to prevent the harm caused by drug misuse. Drug misuse can destroy lives and have a devastating effect on families and communities. Determined to…

On the Afternoon of Monday 3rd July a team of Troutbeck Villagers rolled up their sleeves and took the fight to one of our most prolific invasive species: Himalayan balsam. A team of seven local people took part and uprooted the weed the length of the Scot Beck through the Mortal Man…

Cumbria County Council is being asked to review the controversial Windermere Ferry Ticket Machines at its first meeting since the elections in May. The motion to Full Council is being presented by newly elected Windermere Councillor Ben Berry who has been leading a community campaign for a rethink on the machines. When…