Conservatives slam councillors awarding themselves a pay rise Tuesday, 21 November, 2023 LABOUR councillors on Cumberland have voted to give themselves a £300,000 pay rise, just weeks after announcing a £29m overspend in their budget. Members of the ruling group have today (21st November) approved the whopping increase, which was carried by 31 votes to 10 with two abstentions. The Conservatives voted against the increase alongside three Independents, but Labour and the Liberal... Holyrood News
DPFCC urges motorists to take care of vulnerable road users 1st September 2023 Cumbria’s Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (DPFCC), Mike Johnson, is urging motorists to be vigilant and look out for vulnerable road users in the... Local News
Property Fund making a difference in Ulverston 21st August 2023 Cumbria’s Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (DPFCC), Mike Johnson joined the Ulverston’s Rockets girls cricket team from Ulverston Cricket Club (UCC)... Local News
Deputy PFCC meets with Fire Crews and Police in South Cumbria 17th August 2023 Cumbria’s Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (DPFCC), Mike Johnson, attended Barrow Fire Station and Ulverston Blue Light hub recently, to see first... Local News
Labour "shutting down" questions on bin strikes. 27th July 2023 The Leader of the Conservative Group has accused the Labour executive of "shutting down" questions on bin strikes. Mike Johnson, who represents Thursby, made... Local News
Cumbrian rugby league teams encouraged to ‘call out’ violence against women and girls 19th July 2023 Rugby League teams across Cumbria are being encouraged to take part in a social media competition to raise awareness of violence against women and girls (VAWG)... Local News
Policing and Fire Raised at the Top 11th July 2023 Cumbria’s Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (DPFCC) Mike Johnson yesterday met with the Home Secretary Suella Braverman to discuss policing and fire in... Local News
DPFCC praises role of volunteers 1st June 2023 As part of National Volunteers Week, Cumbria’s Deputy Police Fire and Crime Commissioner (DPFCC), Mike Johnson, joined two Independent Custody Visitors (ICV) on... Local News
Agreeing the next steps in Maryport’s regeneration 15th March 2023 Members of Allerdale Borough Council’s Executive have approved an increased budget for two of the biggest regeneration projects in Maryport. The Executive had... Local News
Historic England joins MP and Council leaders to see progress in Maryport’s historic high street 14th March 2023 Historic England’s Director for the North and Levelling Up visited Maryport to see how almost £1.1 million of funding is being used to help transform the... Local News
