Public Meeting

A Public Meeting has been arranged for residents to express their views and opinions on Planning Application SL/2019/0996 - Caravan Park at Stastion Approach, Cark.  Tim Farron MP has confirmed he will attend this meeting.  The meeting will be at 6 pm on Friday 13th March in Flookburgh Village Hall.  All are welcome to attend.

England Coast Path

The proposed route of this path has been published, details at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/england-coast-path-from-silecroft-to-silverdale-comment-on-proposals

Lloyds Bank Closure

The Lloyds Bank branch in Grange closed on 19th August 2019.  A mobile Lloyds Bank branch is available at Windermere Road Car Park in Grange once a week on a Wednesday from 10.30 am to 12 noon and 12.45 to 2.45 pm.

Public Watering Place Charity

·    The Charity is over 200 years old and provides grants to benefit residents and organisations in Lower Holker Parish (ie most of Cark, all of Flookburgh, Holker & Ravenstown). 

·    Students in post 16 education or training can apply each year they are studying/training.  Local organisations can apply for grants towards equipment or services that will benefit residents.  Individuals can apply for grants towards essential equipment or services that they are unable to otherwise fund. 

·    Applications can be submitted by email or delivered or posted to the Clerk and will be considered at the next Charity meeting, or annually in November for Student applications.  The Grant Application Form is available to download in Word or PDF format or a printed copy is available from the Clerk to the Trustees (Parish Clerk). 

Herbert Protocol

The Herbert Protocol is a national scheme adopted by Cumbria Constabulary and other police services across the country.

It encourages carers, families, friends or neighbours, to hold information about the person with dementia that can help the police find them if they do go missing.

Click link for more information and to download leaflet and form or collect printed copies from Flookburgh Village Hall

Lower Holker Community Emergency Plan