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Westmorland and Furness Council's Economic Development and Regeneration team has launched its first annual business survey.

Digital infrastructure, both fixed line broadband and mobile connectivity, has become increasingly critical for all residents, businesses and visitors in Cumbria.

The intriguing history and heritage of the area in and around Shap is being highlighted thanks to a partnership between Westmorland and Furness Council and the parish council. 

Funding has been secured to address various matters raised by the Appleby community as a result of Appleby Fair.

Sam Plum, Chief Executive of Westmorland and Furness Council, has welcomed today's announcement by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of more than £200 million over the next decade to ensure Barrow thrives as the home of UK nuclear submarine-building.

Westmorland and Furness Council's Cabinet will be asked on Tuesday (March 26) to agree in principle the £5 million pledged by government to set up and support the Team Barrow Delivery Board.

An ambitious project to provide state-of-the-art learning facilities for those studying a range of further education courses in Barrow is on track and entering its final phase.

With many businesses across Cumbria now using the various improved connectivity options available to them to increase sales, work more efficiently and showcase what they have to offer, there has never been a better time to check to see what options are available in your area.

Grange's £6.8million Lido and Prom restoration project is on track to be completed this summer.

A total of £250,000 has been pledged to cultural organisations in Westmorland and Furness through the council's new Culture Recovery Support Fund.