A local referendum on the Allithwaite and Cartmel Neighbourhood Development Plan was held to decide whether the local community were in favour of the plan being used to help decide planning applications in the area.
Drivers are being reminded that the next scheduled closure of an iconic Lakeland pass will start next week, as work continues to complete a multi-million pound road safety scheme.
The Westmorland and Furness Holiday Activities and Food programme is now open for booking and gives eligible children a wide range of free activities to choose over the Easter holidays.