Image Driving change for Westmorland and Furness Council takes significant step towards a more sustainable future with new Electric Vehicle Strategy. 28 November 2023
Image Council gives £1m boost to sustainable travel The first stage of a £1 million project to make it easier for people to walk, cycle and travel in sustainable ways in Westmorland and Furness has been given the go-ahead. 10 November 2023
Image £900K allocated to support local partnerships take climate action Council allocates almost £900,000 to support local partnerships to tackle climate change. 7 November 2023
Image Cumbria in Bloom says "Well done, Barrow!" A community’s efforts to fill their town with colour for Cumbria in Bloom 2023 have been rewarded. 19 October 2023
Image Council to host series of climate conversation events Council set to host series of climate events across Westmorland and Furness throughout October. 9 October 2023
Image New Compost Demonstration Site in Ulverston set to open New Compost Demonstration Site set to open to the public at Ford Park in Ulverston on Saturday 7 October. 2 October 2023
Image Council prepares for Storm Agnes On Wednesday afternoon and through the evening the current forecast is for strong rain and wind gusts predicted to reach up to 70mph. 27 September 2023
Image New solar farm site in Barrow gets green light Westmorland and Furness Council has today (12 September) approved the construction of a new solar farm site in Barrow. 12 September 2023
Image Council announces new Climate and Nature Partnership Fund Council launches new grant fund to support local partnerships to tackle climate change and support nature recovery. 23 August 2023
Image Abbey Road active travel scheme backed by councillors Councillors have endorsed preliminary designs for a new cycling, walking and wheeling route along Abbey Road in Barrow. 14 July 2023