South Lakes Development Trust

Retail businesses in Brampton, Longtown and Dalston are able to access specialised retail advice from SLDT’s Shop Doctor thanks to a new initiative funded by Carlisle City Council.
Over 40 shops will be able to access FREE advice and receive recommendations to help revitalise their businesses.
The initiative also includes opportunity to attend evening workshop activities and Welcome [...]

A session of retailer therapy aimed at independent market town and rural retailers featuring high profile female entrepreneur Rachel Elnaugh of Dragons Den fame and Bill Smith, our own Retail Specialist.
‘Let’s Talk Shop’ poster and booking details

Your chance to ‘have your say’ about the future provison of public toilets in South Lakeland.
See below the following information for thoughts on this subject from SLDT!
Talk Toilets public drop-in exhibitions will be taking place next week. They offer you the opportunity to view the exhibition materials, meet the team, ask any questions and complete a questionnaire. Exhibitions are [...]

Cheshire East Council are organising two events for retailers in rural areas and towns in Cheshire.Â
The first of these events on March 18th  is outlined below.
*         6.00-9.30pm
*         The event is fully subsidised by Cheshire East Council – there is no cost
*         Aimed at pubs, cafes, restaurants,  hairdressers and independent shops.
*         Rachel Elnaugh (ex of Dragon’s Den first [...]

This bespoke retail support programme funded by Carlisle City Council was officially launched yesterday (16th Februry) at Half Moon Wholefoods in Brampton.
‘Shop Doctor’ Bill Smith was on hand to undertake an initial diagnosis of issues affecting this specialist business, and to offer advice on ways that business performance could be improved.
The visit will be supported by a snapshot [...]

In a fabulous decision from South Lakeland District Council, would-be growers in Windermere will soon be getting the chance to rent a public allotment for the first time in many years.
A local group supported by Windermere Town Council and South Lakes Development Trust has been seeking suitable sites for over a year.  Yesterday they took [...]

Due to growing interest in the FREE evening workshops being delivered in Ulvertson and Kendal as part of the ‘Revitalising Retail  – South Lakeland’  programme the opportunity to attend has now been extended to include all retailers across South Lakeland.
The workshops are being held in:
Kendal on Thursday 25th February at 6.00pm, Assembly Room Kendal Town Hall
Ulverston on [...]

Independent retailers in Kendal and Ulverston are being invited to participate in an opportunity to boost the effectiveness of their presence on the high street.
The initiative includes FREE individual shops reviews and there is also an opportunity to participate in a FREE  “I never knew you sold that” workshops which are being held in:
Kendal on [...]

SLDC are holding public meetings to consult with members of the public on the 2010/2011 ‘Budget Proposals and Beyond’.
The meetings are at The Assembly Rooms Kendal between 5.30 and 7.30 pm on February 8th and Coronation Hall, Ulvertson between 6.30 and 8.30 on February 9th.
Budget Proposals flyer or visit www.southlakeland.gov.uk for more details