This WEEK we will be looking at the hard work one man has put into Allerdale for a number of years.

Lord Campbell-Savours, who spent much of his time as the local MP and later joined the House Of Lords, has committed his life to the betterment of the area.

At age 78 he is still campaigning for what he sees will improve the lives of local people and help the community.

Lord Campbell-Savours said: "I try to follow what goes on in parliament and follow local newspapers to keep up on West Cumbrian debates.

"I'm concious of the problems going on in the area."

Most recently he has suggested that there are disparities in council particularly for the people of Allerdale.

He suggests that an average person in West Cumbria may be paying more council tax than someone living in an expensive property in London.

Savours is currently fronting a campaign to change this and is actively using his political backing to attempt to do some good.

He said: "I've always been concious that council tax was lower in other areas than the north of England.

"The north is being penalised so I would like a re examination."

Earlier this year he also worked with former Cabinet Member Lord David Clark to condemn the closure of Newton Rigg College.

The college had been open for over a century and provided young people with skills to pursue a career in agriculture.

Savours left his role as MP back in 2001 due to severe ill health.

He says that he was getting unable to keep travelling from Cumbria to London for his work.

He was later appointed into the House Of Lords and continues to do his bit to help the county.

He said that he is concious that he is not elected and now will only get involved in issues that he sees fit too.

Savours explained to us that he does not only get involved in West Cumbrian issues but also things taking place on a countywide and national scale.

We were told that he has lived in Allerdale since he was a school boy and is very fond of the community.

Lord Campbell Savours said: "I've decided to stay here because I see this as my home and I'm passionate about the area."