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Plans for changes to wards and beds at Furness General Hospital were the focus of a meeting of Westmorland and Furness Council’s Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

The final preparations are underway for Enterprising Cumbria’s Economic Summit. More than 350 business leaders and delegates have signed up to attend the event on Tuesday 3 December, 9.30am - 4.30pm, at the Keswick Pencil Factory.

Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness councils have agreed to progress discussions with the Government on devolution in Cumbria.

Barrow area celebrates blooming great news after scooping several awards at this year’s ‘Cumbria in Bloom’ Awards.

Council buildings across Westmorland and Furness are being lit up in orange to show support for domestic abuse campaign.

Plans for changes to wards and beds at Furness General Hospital will be the focus of an extraordinary meeting of Westmorland and Furness Council’s Adults and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee next week.

Investigation work will take place next week as the council looks for solutions to a damaged and uneven footway on Infield Park, Barrow.

The council is inviting people who live and work in the area to give their views on its draft Housing Strategy. 

More than 300 business leaders and delegates have signed up to attend a Cumbria Economic Summit - and organisers are urging others to sign up soon.

Cumbria Youth Orchestra is a group of experienced young musicians who want to be part of something bigger, progress their music making and gain experience working with professional musicians. They are looking for new members ages 11-19.