Bus routes will be temporarily moved next week as part of a revamp scheme of Carlisle’s bus station. Work on Lonsdale Street will begin next Monday with plans to completely replace the current bus shelter with a new and modern design. Rob Jones, managing director of Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire, said: “We’re pleased to be able to start work on replacing the current shelter which will give passengers a much better experience when they travel by bus in Carlisle. “The new station design will give more space to passengers as they get on and off the bus, and we’re also improving lighting which will help during the dark winter evenings.
Have your say on document helping to improve Copeland shopfronts
Lowther Street in Whitehaven
A new public consultation has been launched into a document that will help improve the quality of shopfronts within Copeland’s towns and villages.
Copeland Borough Council is in the process of developing a Shopfront Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) to help ensure attractive and effective shopfronts are provided and maintained.
The six-week consultation launched yesterday gives residents, businesses and interested parties the opportunity to comment on a draft of the SPD before a final version is produced.
The final document will be used to guide future decision-making.
Bus service changes as work begins to revamp Carlisle bus station
A number of Stagecoach routes in Carlisle will be temporarily moved next week as part of a revamp of the city’s bus station.
Work on Lonsdale Street will begin next Monday, with plans to completely replace the current station with a new, modern design.
Rob Jones, managing director of Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire, said: “The new station design will give more space to passengers as they get on and off the bus, and we’re also improving lighting which will make a huge difference during the dark winter evenings.
Pittsfield hydrant work could affect water
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PITTSFIELD Water will be shut off near West Washington Street for roughly three hours tonight as crews replace a fire hydrant in the 1200 block beginning at 9:30 p.m.
That could result in water pressure being low or no water being available along Shetland Drive, Sunset Street, Lowry Street west of Landess Terrace, the Oakhill area and West Washington Street to the 800 block.
Water is expected to be restored within three hours.
FEMA Preliminary Flood Map Information Now Available May 05, 2021 at 03:01 pm by WGNS
Rutherford County, TN The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently issued preliminary flood maps for Rutherford County.
Data from FEMA indicates hundreds of properties throughout the county either being removed from or placed into a flood zone. Those in potentially affected areas should seek guidance.
FEMA states the flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that Rutherford County is either required to adopt or show evident of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. Before the new determinations are effective for floodplain management purposes, property owners will be provided the opportunity to appeal the proposed information.