Lakes Parish Council

Lakes Parish Council recognises the growing frustration amongst residents, farmers and local communities regarding antisocial parking across parts of the parish, particularly during busy visitor periods.
In recent days, tourist hotspots such as Rydal have once again experienced an increase in inconsiderate parking, with vehicles obstructing access routes, verges and private land. Whilst the Lake District’s visitor economy is hugely important to the area, there is a very real need to strike a fair balance between supporting tourism and allowing residents and working rural communities to go about their daily lives safely and reasonably.
Farmers in particular already work extremely long hours in difficult conditions throughout the year and are increasingly facing situations where visitors remove carefully placed stones or barriers, ignore signage, and park on agricultural land and access routes. In this particular case, the field affected is actively used for grazing livestock, therefore illegal parking and trespass on the land has a direct impact on animal welfare and the day-to-day management of livestock.
The Parish Council is also increasingly concerned about the growing levels of litter being left behind year on year in rural areas and beauty spots. Residents and landowners are frequently left clearing glass bottles, cans, plastics and other waste from fields, verges and laybys. Aside from the visual impact, discarded litter poses a genuine danger to livestock and wildlife and places an unfair burden on local residents and farmers who are left to clean it up.
The Parish Council appreciates that many residents are calling for stronger action from the relevant authorities to help address ongoing parking issues and the pressures placed upon rural communities during peak periods. We continue to raise these concerns with the Lake District National Park Authority, the National Trust and Westmorland and Furness Council and are encouraging all agencies to work collaboratively to find practical and proportionate solutions.
At the same time, the Parish Council would encourage all visitors to park responsibly, respect local communities and farmland, and recognise that these areas are not only tourist destinations, but also people’s homes and workplaces.

Cllr Philip Thompson Retires After Nearly 20 Years of Service
After almost two decades of dedicated service to the community, Philip Thompson has officially stepped down from his civic duties at Lakes Parish Council.
Over the past 19 years, Cllr Thompson has been instrumental in supporting and managing many valued community assets and projects across Ambleside and the wider parish. His work has included the ongoing care and oversight of the public conveniences, improvements and support at White Platts Recreation Ground, road signage projects, and the maintenance and planting of floral displays and planters throughout the area.
Known for his hands-on approach and unwavering commitment to the community, Philip has worked tirelessly on behalf of residents for nearly two decades. His voluntary contribution and dedication to improving the parish have been greatly appreciated by councillors, staff, and residents alike.
In recognition of his exceptional service, the Chair and Vice Chair of Lakes Parish Council were proud to present Philip with the highest honour a local council can bestow upon a resident — the Honorary Freedom of the Parish Award.
This prestigious award reflects the enormous contribution Philip has made to the local community and ensures that his years of service are formally recognised and remembered.
Lakes Parish Council would also like to extend a special thank you to Philip’s wife, Margaret Thompson, who has been his constant support throughout the years — acting as his taxi, right-hand woman, and steadfast supporter during his many years of service to the parish.
Everyone at Lakes Parish Council would like to extend their sincere thanks to Philip and Margaret for their remarkable commitment, hard work, and dedication to the community, and wish them both many happy and relaxing years ahead.

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Local residents are invited to tonight’s full council meeting where the proposal of a housing development in Chapel Stile will be discussed
Meeting is in Langdale Village Hall today: Wednesday 29th April 6pm link to agenda in comments

Local residents are invited to tonight’s full council meeting where the proposal of a potential housing development in Chapel Stile will be discussed
Meeting is in Langdale Village Hall at 6pm
Full agenda details are here:

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Local Information and Events - https://mailchi.mp/4e405342e292/local-information-6426403

20mph Speed Limit Consultation - https://mailchi.mp/34046369fa84/local-information-6426360

Today!! Come along from 6pm everyone welcome

This Friday come along and join us

White Platts Open Evening- https://mailchi.mp/60911a2fdf4b/local-information-6426201