Construction is continuing on the Kendal Flood Risk Management Scheme, with work set to begin on two more locations.
Part of the multi-million-pound Kendal flood scheme has already been completed by the Environment Agency and contractors VolkerStevin. A section of earth embankment and flood walls will provide improved protection for residents in the Busher Walk and Benson and Sandes area of Kendal.
The riverside footpath has been reopened following the completion of the new flood defences, with some remaining minor works set to be completed soon.

Jacob Rees-Mogg, the government's efficiency minister wants to ban some civil service training courses which he has labelled "ridiculous".
In an interview with The Telegraph, he said that courses which he believes are "subject to mockery", in particular diversity and wellness, will be banned and "intelligent, sensible courses" will be available.

Supported Housing Improvement Programme provides £20m funding to help local authorities drive up standards of supported housing

Mike Amesbury said he intented to spend more time with his constituents amidst the cost-of-living crisis.

James Jamieson, chair of the Local Government Association (LGA) has called for a triple lock on the funding local authorities receive from the government.

Michael Gove has praised the work done by local government at the the Local Government Association’s annual conference and offered thanks for rising to recent challenges.

Councils warn that Lockdown's impact on London could have implications for future funding.

Inflation, rising energy costs and the National Living Wages are set to increase costs for councils.