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Westmorland and Furness Council's opening hours for the festive period

Westmorland and Furness Council will continue to provide key services over the Christmas and New Year Bank Holidays but some of its offices will be closed on 25 and 26 December 2024 and 1 January 2025. Limited offices will be open on 27, 30 and 31 December.

18 December 2024

Kirkby Lonsdale community response

The council continues to work closely with emergency services and partner agencies to deliver ongoing support to the community.

25 January 2025

A curved stone wall. A boat. A sign that says The Dock Museum.

Dock Museum prepares for essential maintenance

Essential maintenance is to be carried out on Barrow Dock Museum’s specialised heating system.

23 December 2024

Hundreds of young people and their families supported by education travel grants

A total of £303,737 has been granted to young people through a new grant scheme to help pay for travel to access education and training.

23 December 2024

A resurfaced footpath on West Shore Road, Walney Island

Council’s new cycling path on track to open in Spring 2025

Works are progressing on the active travel scheme that will create a dedicated walking, wheeling and cycling route on Walney Island from the Promenade to Earnse Bay

19 December 2024

A wooden stall with the words "Kendal Market" on the side.

Traders' dedication hailed as historic Market Hall closes for revitalisation work

Expressions of interest are invited for traders and other businesses who may be interested in operating in Kendal Market when it reopens.

19 December 2024

Unlicensed scrap collector ordered to pay £2,323

A Carlisle court has ordered a man to pay £2,323 for collecting scrap metal in the Westmorland and Furness area without a licence.

18 December 2024

A gathering of people at Kendal Town Hall beside a Christmas tree

Council holds festive gatherings for armed forces veterans

Dozens of armed forces veterans came together to celebrate Christmas 2024 and share memories at three events held by Westmorland and Furness Council.

18 December 2024

Westmorland and Furness Council protects frontline services and seeks views on funding the future

The council has today launched a consultation on its budget proposals which will run until 17 January 2025.

17 December 2024

Councils launch new Adult Learning courses

Adult Learning Service for Cumbria has launched a new collection of courses for Term 2 of the 2024/25 academic year.

17 December 2024

New signs for Barrow Market at The Mall's old entrance

Funding recommendation to support Barrow town centre rejuvenation

New funding has been recommended to further support a multi-million pound rejuvenation of Barrow town centre.

17 December 2024

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