READERS have had their say on swingeing cuts to Cumbria’s pothole repair budget. The Government has slashed a total of £10.5m in funding to the council, a cut of almost a quarter. The County Councils Network says the reduction in funding across England means councils will have no choice but to cancel planned road maintenance projects. Cumbria County Council will receive £33.8m to maintain roads in 2021-22, the Department for Transport has announced. That s £10.5m less than the £44.3m provided in the current financial year – a reduction of 24 per cent. Cumbria County Council’s cabinet member for highways and transport, Coun. Keith Little, described the news as “frustrating.”
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Schools returning. Picture: Pixabay All schools in England are going back from 8 March, the prime minister has confirmed, with schools able to decide a phased return during that week. Home testing for secondary pupils will be twice weekly - but with no testing so far planned for primary pupils. Face masks will also be required in some secondary school classrooms. Attendance will be compulsory when schools go back, with penalty fines able to be imposed. We asked readers whether they thought all schools should return on this date. The experts have put this strategy together, so lets trust that they know what they are doing. If it is safe to do so, lets get the kids back learning, explained David Eyley.
Plans to build luxury holiday accommodation have been met with opposition. The former Military base in Anthorn has had plans submitted to create eighty holiday units and change the use of the site. Residents have complained that it will be unsightly will have and impact on the area of outstanding beauty. The plans which have been submitted by agent hope to gain approval for a club house and sports facilities. The applicant who owns land at Anthorn Camp which still has remains of the base evident with a number of derelict buildings, such as access roads and hardstandings is keen to develop the site that will help to regeneration and create employment opportunities.