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• The Underbarrow Road Roadbridge Re-opened: The Parish Council was pleased to see that the weight limit on the Underbarrow Bridge was increased on 27 February to pedestrians, cyclists, equestrians and motorised vehicles weighing less than 7.5 Tonnes. The Parish Council is keeping closely in touch with devbelopments for the longer term.

• Bridges Update: The Brigsteer Road Bridge re-opened to traffic on 31 January 2025 (weight limit 3T). Assessments on the Underbarrow Bridge are still taking place but it is hoped it will re-open in February / early March.
  

• Proposal for Speed Enforcement Cameras - A590: See Notice Here
  

• Membership of the Parish Council: Following the public call for Expressions of Interest from eligible parishioners to be co-opted to the vacant seat on the Parish Council, one was received and at its meeting on 02 September 2024, the Parish Council was pleased to co-opt Elizabeth Cartmell as a Member of the Council. 

• Bridge Closure on the Underbarrow Road: Please see the latest updates from Westmorland and Furness Council:
• The December Bridge Closure Newsletter is Here
• The November Bridge Closure Newsletter is Here
• The October Bridge Closure Newsletter is Here
• The September Bridge Closure Newsletter is Here 
• The August Bridge Closure Newsletter is  Here
• The July Bridge Closure Newsletter is Here

• THE NEED FOR PLANNING CONSENT:  Crosthwaite and Lyth Parish Council would like to advise residents to always check with Development Management (Planning) at the Lake District National Park before changing the use of a building or building any sheds, whether in their gardens or in a field. Most developments and changes of use in a National Park require planning permission and the Parish Council has a duty and responsibility monitor developments in relation to planning regulations. It has become aware that there are an increasing number of sheds, changes of use of existing land / buildings or “holiday accommodation” in buildings without relevant planning permission appearing. Furthermore, it is in our own interests to ensure we have the relevant permissions as when we, or our descendants, come to sell, all the relevant paperwork will have to be produced.  A check is very easy to do as there are duty planners available at LDNPA every week who can be contacted at 01539 724555 or by email at planning@lakedistrict.gov.uk. 
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• Offer of Free Trees from the Woodland Trust: Since 2010, The Woodland Trust has given away 13 million trees free to schools and community groups across the UK. It is currently accepting applications for free trees from schools and community groups. Eligible groups can apply for up to 420 free saplings per application window with deliveries taking place every year in March and November. Contact Steve Shill, Senior Project Lead, Community Woodland Outreach on 07774693621 or steveshill@woodlandtrust.org.uk. 
  
• Trees and High Winds: The Parish Council has been asked about its responsibility for trees that may be swaying or creaking in high winds associated with some of the named storms that have been passing through recently. The Parish Council has responsibility only for those trees that are on the relatively small amount of land that is owned by it and has no general responsibility for other trees in the Parish. If there are concerns about the condition of a clearly identified tree that seems to pose a hazard to the public, then the Parish Council may consider raising this with the landowner. Parishioners are advised however to take heed of official Meteorological Office Weather Warnings and act accordingly. 
• Sheds, structures or activities without planning permission: A number of observations have been made to the Parish Council recently about sheds, structures or activities that may need planning permission - but might not have. The Parish Council has taken note and referred a number of cases to the Enforcement Section of the Lake District National Park Authority. The Enforcement Section is working on these and has allocated Case Numbers to several instances where it feels action may be required. Playing an active role in planning matters is part of the Parish Council's remit and it will continue to alert the Authority if it seems appropriate to do so. 
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• For all matters relating to the NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN, please click the Neighbourhood Plan tab on the top menu above.
• CLEAN - The Crosthwaite and Lyth Eco Action Network (CLEAN) held its first meeting on 11 May 2023 and have been active locally since. A submission to it from the Parish Council will be found on the Events and Meetings Page. Information on future meetings will be posted here.
• Please click here for details of the Post Office Outreach service at the Argles Memorial Hall, Crosthwaite
• Please see "Events & Meetings" for the Walkway opening report & photo