The act has been described by residents as a ‘scandal’ and a ‘senseless attack’. Last February children from Seaton Junior School helped Sustrans with a project to plant damson, blackcurrant and apple fruit trees and made a bug hotel and hedgehog shelter, on land next to the cycle path. Willow fencing and an archway led to the ‘Little Orchard’ made over two days by willow weaver Phil Bradley. Some of this fencing and the archway has been destroyed in the attack. Ken Slone said: “When I went to see it it was heartbreaking. The fence has been trashed. It was ok on Saturday, so I think it may have been done on Sunday.
Controversial outline plans for 100 new homes in Seaton have been recommended for approval - though the final word on the plans may come from Westminster. Members of the Allerdale Borough Council planning panel resolved that they approved of outline plans for the construction of up to 100 new homes on land to the east of Causeway Road in Seaton. However, the final approval on the outline plans has not been issued, as the Secretary of State for local government, Robert Jenrick, has informed the council that he wants the opportunity to decide whether or not to call in the proposal, and make the decision in Westminster.
CONTROVERSIAL: Land at Seaton, off Causeway Road, where up to 100 homes could be built. Picture: Google Controversial outline plans for 100 new homes in Seaton have been recommended for approval - though the final word on the plans may come from Westminster. Members of the Allerdale Borough Council planning panel resolved that they approved of outline plans for the construction of up to 100 new homes on land to the east of Causeway Road in Seaton. However, the final approval on the outline plans has not been issued, as the Secretary of State for local government, Robert Jenrick, has informed the council that he wants the opportunity to decide whether or not to call in the proposal, and make the decision in Westminster.
Five years may feel like a short amount of time, but January 2021 certainly feels very different to the same month in 2016. But the hope for the future remains the same, with many in Allerdale looking forwards in their careers and school-life – and even reminiscing on days and years past. One man who was looking forward to what his coming months and years held was Paul Brotherhood, who stepped into the role of Broughton Moor Primary School headteacher on January 3. Commenting on his new challenge at the time, the Cockermouth man said: I still get to teach in the mornings, and since teaching is my passion, I am really enjoying that.
BEEKEEPING, fellwalking and - hopefully - many more skiing holidays to come are on the horizon for a former headteacher who is retiring from education after 46 years. Alex Wilkinson, 66, has worked primary in schools across north and west Cumbria, as well as support roles, and looks back on his career with great fondness. “I hope that I have made some positive impact on those who I have taught and who I have worked alongside. It has been a privilege to have had this remarkable opportunity,” he said. “I hope I have managed to provide lots of fun and inspirational learning opportunities for children and taught them that Cumbria and the outside world is a wonderful and very special place.