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
Image New bus pass scheme is just the ticket A new bus pass giving young people greater freedom to travel for less in Westmorland and Furness and beyond is being launched this week 13 July 2023
Image Council agrees ambitious new Climate Action Plan Council takes significant step towards more sustainable future with new Climate Action Plan. 11 July 2023
Image Council set to receive funding to further drive nature recovery in Cumbria Council to benefit from funding from Defra to help develop a tailored nature recovery strategy for Cumbria. 3 July 2023
Image Leisure centre reduces carbon footprint A leisure centre is saving money and the environment with a new LED lighting system. 19 May 2023
Image Funding boost for active travel schemes in Kendal and Barrow Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council have been successful in securing £1.6 million from the Government’s Active Travel Fund 4 (ATF4). 19 May 2023
