Image Young people encouraged to “Make Your Mark” by voting on issues they care about “Make Your Mark” is the message to young people from Westmorland and Furness Council as a nationwide ballot for 11 to 18-year-olds gets under way. 6 February 2024
Image Update on library services in Ulverston and Roose Update on latest position with library services in Ulverston and Roose. 5 February 2024
Image Council supporting project to reduce loneliness and increase volunteering in Barrow Council supporting Furness for You project to tackle loneliness and increase volunteering opportunities across Barrow. 2 February 2024
Image Delight at the Museum! Council’s Dock Museum nominated for two Visit England Awards. 2 February 2024
Image Join council drop-in events to share views on a new parking permit process for Penrith The council continues to encourage those that require on-street parking in the area to take part in the consultation. 1 February 2024
Image Council supports project to tackle poverty in South Lakeland Council allocates £60,000 to Poverty Truth Commission project in South Lakeland. 1 February 2024
Image Dive into half-term fun with 10p swims for children There’s good news for families this February half-term as Westmorland and Furness Council’s leisure centres offer “10p swims” for children. 1 February 2024
Image Celebration to highlight great career opportunities for apprentices A celebration event is being held next week to recognise the contribution apprentices make to local authority services across Cumbria. 1 February 2024
Image Recycling trial investigates benefits of co-mingled collection A trial change to recycling collection on one round in Ulverston is being carried out to inform future decisions about the service. 31 January 2024
Image Council supporting project to manage coastal flooding and erosion Council working with Our Future Coast to develop strategy to manage and adapt to coastal change. 29 January 2024