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A key piece of land in the heart of Barrow is now ready for development so it can provide high-quality homes in the future.

Residents and others affected have been thanked for their patience during an emergency road closure in Stricklandgate in Kendal last night.

Following a successful trial in Barrow in 2023, places on a free, clinically proven intervention to help people quit smoking will be returning to the Westmorland and Furness area. 

An emergency road closure is in place on the A5284 Stricklandgate, Kendal between 7.30pm on 13 February and 3am on 14 February to ensure a demolition of a building is conducted safely and efficiently.

Despite challenging financial times Westmorland and Furness Council has worked hard to achieve a balanced budget for 2024/25 that protects front line services.

A special celebration event recognised the contribution apprentices make to local authority services across Cumbria.

The next Westmorland and Furness Family Hub to be rolled out is at Dalton Community Centre, which will open on February 16th, with a family open day being held between 11am - 4pm.   

Communities taking part in 20 heritage projects across Furness are celebrating after receiving a share of £50,000 to support their efforts.

Innovative, free workshops are set to be held to increase the number of entrepreneurs and business owners in Barrow.

Young people across Westmorland and Furness are being encouraged to start their democratic journey by applying to be a voice for their generation.