18/06/04 - County works with Parishes for a safer South Lakeland

Today, Cumbria County Council's South lakeland local committee agreed to work with parish councils to review signs and lines to identify priorities for funding. Local County Councillors will work with their Parishes to allocate £150,000 os signs and lines funding to make life safer for the people of South Lakeland. County Councillor Oliver Pearson, South Lakeland local committee chair says,   

"Each Councillor will have nominal funding of £10,000 for their division. They will each work with local Parish Councils to identify where the signs and lines will be most effective to promote safety. Kendal's five divisions will jointly receive £25,000 and the two Ulverston divisions will jointly receive £15,000 reflecting need."