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Cumbrian Councils have both responded positively to news that Cumbria will be included in the Government’s Devolution Priority Programme.

A military medal awarded to a racing pigeon for his heroic wartime exploits is coming home to Furness after it was bought on behalf of the Dock Museum in Barrow.

Work is set to start soon on a new, inclusive community space linking people to nature on Walney.

Significantly more people are using a scheme which supports elderly or vulnerable residents with practical help around their homes, since it was rolled out across all of Westmorland and Furness last October.

Millions of pounds worth of government support for transformational projects to improve Kendal town centre have been confirmed following 12 months of uncertainty.

Children at St Patrick’s C of E Primary School in Endmoor are enjoying the benefits of more space and enhanced facilities following the completion of a £400,000 scheme to build a 90-metre square extension.

A strategy has been agreed outlining how Westmorland and Furness Council will manage its highways assets over the next five years.

Westmorland and Furness Council is investing in vital resurfacing works on the A591, Windermere, as part of its multi-million-pound highways improvement programme.

Westmorland and Furness Council has kicked off a six-month trial to power its newer fleet of vehicles with biofuel, marking a major step in its ambition to be carbon net zero.

The team responsible for overseeing the transformation of Barrow has set out its high-level strategic plan for the town.