Castletown BUZZ

28/04/2025

https://www.campbellsavours.uk/penrith_pong_survey?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ8gKJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHo__QbNMx_fXgjviprQhkcEB33H91M8X7IFCCXOx6PK2T1t06sYRp_5ZBW7W_aem_tY_sy5jIwvrQUszlePwGJQ

Constituents in Penrith have been affected by the so-called Penrith “pong” for many years, and regularly contact me about it.

25/04/2025

Today's Cumberland & Westmorland Herald with latest on MP odour survey and Fresh AIR for Penrith support.....if you've not already completed the survey, please do so. Fresh AIR for Penrith will be seeking paper copies for those without internet.

24/04/2025

Received today, notification the Penrith allotment association is aware of the 'rules' regarding letting of allotments......
'........confirm again in terms of our lease agreement with Penrith Town Council under section 16. Occupation, use and Management of Allotments, 16.3 it states any vacant plots priority shall be given to residents from our electronic waiting list to:
'First to residents of Penrith.
Next to non-residents who are employed in Penrith.
Then to those others on the list in order of the registration of their interest.'
This is GOOD NEWS for those living in Castletown, who'd like to have a town allotment plot.

23/04/2025

Bit unusual for this page. Car cooler, 15L 12v and single folding camp bed FOR SALE. Both asnu, never used, original packing. Cooler £75. Bed £30. Location: Castletown.
email [email protected]

21/04/2025

Another unwelcome sight, overnight parking Gilwilly Road, dripping with a red residue left behind...

19/04/2025

Constituents in Penrith have been affected by the so-called Penrith “pong” for many years, and regularly contact me about it.

18/04/2025

Visitors Flock to Spend Good Friday Visiting Junction 40

17/04/2025

Official, for the record ...... the Environment Agency received 43 odour complaint reports from the Penrith area in March 2025. (That compares to 55 in March 2024). So, although a dozen down, odour complaint reports are still being made. Odour pollution stills remains a problem affecting the local community and environment.

16/04/2025

Clarity was sought from Penrith Town Council, landlord of Penrith allotments, including Brackenber and James Street, in Castletown, about plots' letting criteria. Here is the town council response:
'The tenant (Penrith Allotment Association) let any vacant plot in list order.....give priority as follows :
'First to residents of Penrith.
'Next to non-residents who are employed in Penrith.
'Then to those others on the list in order of their registration of their interest.'

11/04/2025

Unwelcome sight on the 7.5ton access only weight restricted, Norfolk/Newton Road, through residential Castletown.

08/04/2025

Temporary Traffic Lights in Castletown due to Burst Water Pipe

06/04/2025

Lockdown for all Captive Birds and Poultry from Midnight

01/04/2025

This is why there's none of OUR council tax money left to fix potholes, improve safety on our roads, keep streets clean etc etc ....

CRUMBRIA: 1/4/2025, EXCLUSIVE By Phil Pockets THE next time Councillors come knocking at your door begging for votes, it might be worth asking why they hike Council Tax yet pay their bosses disgust…

01/04/2025

Here's a link to a new tenancy agreement dictate from the allotment association. Not sure how many attended the relevant meeting as it was not widely publicised......eg: this page was unaware of, and therefore unable to publicise, the meeting :

Welcome to penrith allotment association website **beta version***If you experience any problems with this website please let us know. [email protected]

01/04/2025

Westmorland and Furness Council officers been out on Brackenber allotments. To do with latest bird flu restrictions. They placed couple of notices for those with hens etc to read to keep up to date on current restrictions.

31/03/2025

Penrith Placed inside Bird Flu Surveillance Zone after Confirmed Case in poultry near Lazonby,

31/03/2025

New Bus Services and Timetables Introduced around Penrith