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Village Hall Build Races Against Time – Cost-Saving Plan Brings Hope for 2.5-Year Deadline
At the new village hall site, the project progresses, albeit steadily, towards the construction phase. Summary: village hall costs cut to match funds, affordable housing still in limbo.
Spring 2025 parish council newsletter
Welcome to this first Parish Council Newsletter of 2025. I will start by thanking all the people involved in the erection and decoration of the Christmas Tree on The Green, especially overcoming the problems caused by the weather. The “switch on” saw a good number of people attend and I think all enjoyed the event. I certainly did and thanks also to everyone who contributed to the Christmas Fund by whatever means.
Levens Community Project - Autumn 2024 update
At present, the Project is deeply engaged in the procurement process whereby a contractor will be appointed to take on the build phase for the new village hall and the affordable houses.
Levens Community Project - Summer 2024 update
In the previous issue, the project was pleased to report that it had issued invitations to tender to several building contractors for the construction phase for the new village hall and the affordable houses. That process has gone well and each of the five contractors approached has submitted quotes for consideration.
Summer 2024 parish council newsletter
An election for Levens Parish Council in May did not take place because there were only seven candidates for the eight places. Susan Bagot did not offer herself for re-election after having been a Parish Councillor for about 40 years and I take this opportunity to sincerely thank her for all those years of service to our village.
Levens has a vacancy for a parish councillor
Are you passionate about your local area? Do you want to support efforts to enhance the quality of life in Levens?
If so, have you considered putting yourself forward to become a co-opted member of Levens Parish Council?
Coronation Community Orchard
In late April 2024, Levens Jubilee (Coronation) Orchard project was awarded £4,500 from the Westmorland & Furness, Coronation Community Orchard Fund.
Work towards levelling the site on Underhill next to the affordable homes plot and preparing for seeding, planting fruit trees with appropriate tree supports and guards should start quite soon.
Notice of election of parish councillors
Levens Parish Council needs 8 councillors. Could you be one of them?
20mph speed limit? The latest from Levens Parish Council
On 15th February 2024 Levens Parish formally submitted its request and application to be considered for the next stage of the W & F 20mph scheme.
Late in 2023 Westmorland and Furness Council (W&FC) launched a scheme to enable local communities to apply for 20-mph zones on roads in suitable locations. The focal point for the scheme is the local Parish Council which must pass a resolution expressing interest in the scheme.
Cotes woodland maintenance - Spring 2024 update
Residents will have noted the work done on Parish Council woodland at Cotes. This work was not commissioned by the Parish Council (which is not allowed to fell trees within a set distance of power lines) but was undertaken as part of its maintenance responsibilities by Electricity NorthWest Ltd (ENWL).
News index
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2025
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- Jun 22, 2025 Levens village bus stop - timetable update/cheat sheet Jun 22, 2025
- Jun 4, 2025 Public Consultation Opens on Possible 20mph Speed Limit in Levens Jun 4, 2025
- May 1, 2025 A Fresh Start at Underhill: Levens’ Jubilee Orchard Takes Root May 1, 2025
- Apr 1, 2025 Bike Repair Station Installed at Levens Village Shop Apr 1, 2025
- Mar 1, 2025 Village Hall Build Races Against Time – Cost-Saving Plan Brings Hope for 2.5-Year Deadline Mar 1, 2025
- Feb 23, 2025 Spring 2025 parish council newsletter Feb 23, 2025
- Jan 20, 2025 Levens Playing Fields - new MUGA facilities in photos Jan 20, 2025
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2024
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- Dec 17, 2024 Village's Christmas Lights Switch-On Brightens with Community Spirit! Dec 17, 2024
- Oct 22, 2024 Levens Community Project - Autumn 2024 update Oct 22, 2024
- Aug 19, 2024 Levens features in newly released ‘Hidden Walks: South Lakeland’ from Carnegie Publishing Aug 19, 2024
- Aug 4, 2024 Villager Annie Rawlinson takes on the Run Britannia Rat Race to raise money for Levens Playing Fields Aug 4, 2024
- Jul 2, 2024 Levens Community Project - Summer 2024 update Jul 2, 2024
- Jul 1, 2024 Summer 2024 parish council newsletter Jul 1, 2024
- Jun 20, 2024 Levens has a vacancy for a parish councillor Jun 20, 2024
- May 23, 2024 Levens Playing Fields fundraising efforts are off to a £73,000+ flying start May 23, 2024
- Apr 26, 2024 Coronation Community Orchard Apr 26, 2024
- Apr 5, 2024 Notice of election of parish councillors Apr 5, 2024
- Mar 18, 2024 20mph speed limit? The latest from Levens Parish Council Mar 18, 2024
- Mar 4, 2024 Cotes woodland maintenance - Spring 2024 update Mar 4, 2024
- Mar 3, 2024 Levens Community Project - Spring 2024 update Mar 3, 2024
- Mar 2, 2024 Spring 2024 parish council newsletter Mar 2, 2024
- Feb 21, 2024 Levens Emergency Plan Feb 21, 2024
- Feb 1, 2024 Plants on The Green surpasses record for annual fundraising Feb 1, 2024
- Jan 25, 2024 Calling all artists, makers, and craftspeople! Jan 25, 2024
- Jan 12, 2024 Big plans ahead for Levens Playing Fields Jan 12, 2024
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2023
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- Dec 30, 2023 Levens B4RN ‘dig grant’ raises over £12,000 for Levens Charity Dec 30, 2023
- Dec 17, 2023 Merry Christmas Levens Dec 17, 2023
- Nov 1, 2023 Levens Community Project - Winter 2023 update Nov 1, 2023
- Oct 26, 2023 Winter 2023 parish council newsletter Oct 26, 2023
- Jul 22, 2023 Levens Community Project - Summer 2023 update Jul 22, 2023
- Jul 16, 2023 Summer 2023 parish council newsletter Jul 16, 2023
- Jun 20, 2023 New parish council notice board erected Jun 20, 2023
- May 10, 2023 Friends of Levens Community & The Key Project create ‘tokens of friendship’ in celebration of the coronation of King Charles III May 10, 2023
- May 9, 2023 Tuesday Club hosts ‘Coronation afternoon tea’ and celebrates members’ 90th birthdays May 9, 2023
- Mar 8, 2023 March 2023 Levens Community Project update Mar 8, 2023
- Mar 1, 2023 Spring 2023 parish council newsletter Mar 1, 2023
- Feb 19, 2023 Cycling Incident on Whitegate, Levens Feb 19, 2023
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2022
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- Nov 28, 2022 Village Christmas tree decorated to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II Nov 28, 2022
- Nov 5, 2022 November 2022 Levens Community Project update Nov 5, 2022
- Oct 30, 2022 Road Safety Lights for our School Oct 30, 2022
- Oct 29, 2022 Learning to Fly by James Rowland: Review Oct 29, 2022
- Oct 27, 2022 Winter 2022 parish council newsletter Oct 27, 2022
- Oct 27, 2022 Autumn 2022 Levens Community Project update Oct 27, 2022
- Sep 11, 2022 Book of condolence at St John’s Sep 11, 2022
- Sep 9, 2022 Parish Council Announcement Sep 9, 2022
- Aug 11, 2022 Summer 2022 Levens Community Project update Aug 11, 2022
- Jul 31, 2022 Summer 2022 parish council newsletter Jul 31, 2022
- Jul 17, 2022 Levens Greening - July 2022 update Jul 17, 2022
- Jul 14, 2022 Local Government Reorganisation Newsletter 23 June 2022 Jul 14, 2022
- Jul 12, 2022 Revd Tiras Dainty-Share appointed to Kendal Methodist Circuit Jul 12, 2022
- Apr 25, 2022 Levens B4RN Volunteer Group disbands after 5 years with over 300 connections live Apr 25, 2022
- Mar 15, 2022 Work commences at Underhill Mar 15, 2022
- Mar 9, 2022 Greening Levens - campaign update March 2022 Mar 9, 2022
- Mar 1, 2022 Spring 2022 parish council newsletter Mar 1, 2022
- Feb 26, 2022 Levens Hall takes 1st place in 'top 10 gardens to visit in the UK' feature Feb 26, 2022
- Feb 22, 2022 Notice of Levens Annual Parish Meeting to take place on 8th March 2022 Feb 22, 2022
- Feb 5, 2022 Popular ‘Tuesday Club’ to restart in 2022 Feb 5, 2022
- Jan 16, 2022 Increase in dog fouling throughout the village Jan 16, 2022
- Jan 15, 2022 Underhill community housing site development Jan 15, 2022
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2021
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- Dec 20, 2021 Levens Village Christmas Tree fundraising supports King’s Food Bank in Kendal Dec 20, 2021
- Nov 9, 2021 Join the Levens Village Hall team Nov 9, 2021
- Oct 15, 2021 Building plot sales progress in aid of Levens Community Project Oct 15, 2021
- Oct 10, 2021 Autumn 2021 parish council newsletter Oct 10, 2021
- Oct 8, 2021 Rat sightings in Levens - please be aware Oct 8, 2021
- Oct 7, 2021 An update on ‘The Local Plan’ Oct 7, 2021
- Sep 27, 2021 A590 closures for work to renew road markings Sep 27, 2021
- Sep 23, 2021 New postbox arrives at Nelson Square, Church Road Sep 23, 2021
- Sep 18, 2021 Levens Greening Campaign Sep 18, 2021
- May 12, 2021 Election of parish councillors to Levens Parish Council May 12, 2021
- Apr 29, 2021 Levens Hall seek volunteer park rangers Apr 29, 2021
- Mar 8, 2021 Levens Community Project - March 2021 Mar 8, 2021
- Mar 3, 2021 Spring 2021 parish council newsletter Mar 3, 2021
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2020
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- Dec 13, 2020 Levens B4RN close to 70% of target to start ‘big dig’ Dec 13, 2020
- Nov 2, 2020 Rainbow star competition Nov 2, 2020
- Nov 1, 2020 Winter 2020 parish council newsletter Nov 1, 2020
- Oct 28, 2020 Levens Village Christmas Tree 2020 Oct 28, 2020
- Jun 19, 2020 Levens Village Shop named ‘Trader of the Week’ Jun 19, 2020
- Apr 1, 2020 Covid-19 emergency support Apr 1, 2020
- Feb 29, 2020 Spring 2020 parish council newsletter Feb 29, 2020
- Feb 11, 2020 Levens B4RN project call for voucher applications Feb 11, 2020
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2019
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- Nov 8, 2019 Sizergh Fell Quarry sold for £750K Nov 8, 2019
- Nov 1, 2019 Autumn 2019 parish council newsletter Nov 1, 2019
- Jul 1, 2019 Summer 2019 parish council newsletter Jul 1, 2019
- Jun 11, 2019 Levens villagers affected by recent power outage Jun 11, 2019
- Feb 28, 2019 Spring 2019 parish council newsletter Feb 28, 2019
- Feb 21, 2019 New vicar for Levens, Heversham, & Milnthorpe Feb 21, 2019
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2018
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- Nov 1, 2018 Autumn 2018 parish council newsletter Nov 1, 2018
- Jul 7, 2018 Legs Levens in Lake District folk festival Jul 7, 2018
- Jul 1, 2018 Summer 2018 parish council newsletter Jul 1, 2018
- Apr 6, 2018 Recycling facility at Lowgate Apr 6, 2018
- Feb 1, 2018 Winter 2018 parish council newsletter Feb 1, 2018
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2017
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- Nov 1, 2017 Autumn 2017 parish council newsletter Nov 1, 2017
- Jul 1, 2017 Summer 2017 parish council newsletter Jul 1, 2017
- May 2, 2017 How Levens Community Project came about May 2, 2017
- Feb 28, 2017 Winter/spring 2017 parish council newsletter Feb 28, 2017
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2016
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- Nov 1, 2016 Winter 2016 parish council newsletter Nov 1, 2016
- Jul 1, 2016 Summer 2016 parish council newsletter Jul 1, 2016
- Apr 1, 2016 Spring 2016 parish council newsletter Apr 1, 2016
- Feb 1, 2016 Lyth Valley internal drainage board - what do you think? Feb 1, 2016
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2015
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- Dec 16, 2015 Levens household raises £475 for BBC Children in Need Dec 16, 2015
- Jul 8, 2015 New name and owners for village shop Jul 8, 2015