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Apprentices with Westmorland and Furness Council were welcomed to a special celebration event as part of National Apprenticeship Week.

Westmorland and Furness Council is celebrating being shortlisted for not one, but three national awards at this year’s prestigious Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards.

A programme of decarbonisation and energy saving improvement works are due to begin at leisure centres in Penrith and Appleby, totalling £1 million in investments.

The Government is seeking public views on devolution in the local government areas of Westmorland and Furness and Cumberland.

Nominations have opened for the Kendal Highgate, Kendal Nether and Penrith East Town Council by-elections.

Active Travel England has awarded Westmorland and Furness Council ring-fenced funding to support the development of new schemes that will encourage people to choose walking, wheeling or cyclingl for everyday journeys.

Council offers ongoing help for both hosts and Ukrainian guests in Westmorland and Furness.

Links restored across the A591 as the Council's complex analysis and intrusive investigations confirm the bridge can safely support vehicles weighing up to 3 tonnes, pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians

Residents, businesses, and visitors still have time to share their views on the future of electric vehicle infrastructure in Westmorland and Furness.

Council confirms plans to roll out 20 community-backed 20mph speed limits across the area in 2025 in a bid to make roads safer.