LibDem Cllr - Greystoke/Ullswater/Dacre ward - Westmorland and Furness Unitary Council. Housing Portfolio Holder. Trying @RuralGurn.bsky.social before leaving T
Penrith, Cumbria
Joined November 2010
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Have you seen the WW2 defence positions further up Kirkstone Pass? On either side of road just above the Step (- short steep bit with good views up/down) - on W side set into wall at rightangle to road, on E on slight knoll. Both made of concrete mix originally in hessian sacks.
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Reflections on 8 Years in the Lakes | Winter
As I head into my final few weeks working for the Lake District, it’s a strange time of reflection after all these years.
The Lakes have always been a special place, but I’ve always adored winter here. It’s a quieter time when our dedicated teams work hard together to prepare for the year and the season ahead.
It’s also when the Lakes take on a starker, darker beauty – snow-capped peaks highlighting the stunning landscape and built heritage that make this place so unique.
Here are a few winter moments from my time in the Lakes.
I have spent the evening scrolling through those people I have followed on Twitter over the years, a mixture of sadness and joy at memories of connection. But I am planning to move where there are no clouds, so look for me on there. I will be deleting my various T accounts soon.
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I will be a president for all Americans.
ALT Vice President Kamala Harris waving during a campaign event. Behind her is the American flag.
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Don’t let anyone or anything stop you from making your voice heard in this election. If you have any questions or concerns, call a voter protection hotline. These folks are standing by to make sure your vote is counted. So make sure you vote! votesaveamerica.com
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Westmorland & Furness needs more housing as reported in @NWEMlive at nwemail.co.uk/news/24686746.… But the government is wrong to think it can be delivered by piggling with planning. Councils and Housing Associations must be empowered to build more affordable housing @libdems @aldc @LibDems4Housing @wandfcouncil @bandflibdems @euromove @TheNewEuropean @RuralGurn
Dear @AvantiWestCoast I am on the train that left Penrith at 17.03 heading to Euston. There is a drip of water coming down from the ceiling grid above Seat 42 on coach E. We suspect that it is from the air conditioning unit? Or is the rain getting through the carriage roof?
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Dear @gateshead
The crossing lights outside Rowlands Gill Tesco Express are not working, making it hazardous to cross the road.
Please could they be fixed ASAP?
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Judith Derbyshire 🔶 retweeted
Now we are cranking
Amazing how many people think endless short grazing is good grazing - it’s the exact opposite
If you want deep roots, healthy soil, maximum nature, maximum photosynthesis and maximum soil health then you need the longest recoveries possible
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We are taking our continued commitment to infiltrating other parties in order to bring them to ruin, to a new level…
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Thorny scrub is surprisingly hard and slow to grow but we’re getting there now
One of the vital missing habitats that we’ve tried to incorporate in to our less productive edges of the farm
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If you ignore LOTS of signs from a landowner asking you not to camp, and then lug your camping gear up, you might find that you’ve got to descend those tricky steps straight away again after one of our team, or our partners, asks you to move on.
Landowners understand their land better than social media influencers - so please follow their polite requests.
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I am deeply humbled and honoured to be re-elected to fight for Devon, the place I am proud to call home.
As your @LibDems MP, I promise to do all that I can to repay the trust you have placed in me - working night and day to demand better for our rural and coastal communities.
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Good luck to those walking in the Keswick to Barrow walk (@k2bwalk) and the Fred Whitton Challenge this weekend. Epic events raising huge amounts of dosh for charity.
Be aware that there are road closures in place for both events and areas of the #LakeDistrict will be very busy. Please park sensibly and cheer on those taking on these epic challenges.
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I'm advertising for an Executive Assistant to join my busy constituency office in the beautiful Lake District.
If you know someone who may be interested then please do share the job advert with them
cumbriacrack.com/2024/04/26/…
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Westmorland & Furness Council has a new homelessness strategy. See @NWEMlive at nwemail.co.uk/news/24298387.… Homelessness should be made a thing of the past @CIHhousing @CIPFA @LGANews @natfednews @luhc @WandFCouncil @RuralGurn @HomesEngland @insidehousing @Shelter @crisis_uk