Travis Spraske and Steve Phelps, two of the South Lakeland District Council lake wardens who patrol Windermere, are passionate about their work. Both talk about the huge variety the job entails and about the privilege of working in such a stunning environment. “Windermere is like my office,” said Travis, 53, who lives at Ambleside. “It’s a workplace but it’s a beautiful workplace.” Windermere, the office of the lake wardens Steve, 65, concurred. He added: “I am an outdoors person and to be able to work in this environment and meet all the different people we do is a dream for me.”
The former cycling shop on Otley Road, Keswick, is set to be converted into apartments, with work beginning on February 1, 2021 Picture: Allerdale Borough Council Work to provide affordable accommodation in the heart of a Lake District town is set to begin on Monday, February 1. The Allerdale Borough Council-led project in Otley Road, Keswick, will see a former cycling shop and gas company offices converted into four one-bedroom apartments. The scheme looks to bring the empty building back to life after sitting empty for many years, as well as introduce affordable rented accommodation for local workers in the tourism industry. Work is due to begin on February 1, with the first tenants able to move in from autumn this year.
Work to start on affordable housing in Keswick
Otley Road, Keswick
Work to create affordable rented accommodation in the heart of Keswick for local people is about to start.
The Allerdale Borough Council-led project in Otley Road will see a former retail unit converted into four one-bedroom apartments.Â
Once complete, the scheme will bring the empty building back to life after sitting empty for many years having previously been a cycling shop and gas company offices.
The scheme has been developed after it was recognised by the council, following representations from businesses, that there is a shortfall of affordable accommodation in the town, in particular for local workers in the tourism industry.
Applications registered for the Lake District National Park Authority from January 11, to January 17.
7/2020/5763 Single-storey rear extension, new dormer window and new garage (to replace exist Rawe Cottage, Kentmere, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9JL
7/2020/5822 Grey Gables, Storrs Park, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, LA23 3LH
7/2021/5009 The construction of a hardcore footpath through two fields that are currently in Grazing land on south side of Totterbank, Between Hollow Clue and the Recreation Ground, Adjacent to C5048, Crosthwaite, Kendal
7/2021/5010 Park Lodge, Lake Road, Windermere, LA23 2JA
T/2021/0010 1, Fallbarrow Court, Windermere, LA23 3DX
7/2021/5025