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Residents in Westmorland and Furness are being urged to prepare ahead of the UK parliamentary general election taking place on Thursday 4 July. For the first time in a UK parliamentary general election, voters will need to show photographic ID to vote.

The Armed Forces Day flag is now flying at Barrow, Kendal and Penrith, marking the start of Armed Forces Week 2024.

Business owners and operators have been urged to take part in Westmorland and Furness Council's first annual business survey.

Time to apply for free voter ID ahead of the general election is running out. The deadline is 5pm Wednesday 26 June.

The event is being hosted on Thursday 27 June 2024 with children and young people from across the county participating.

HM The King's Birthday Honours list for 2024 announced.

Council is urging unpaid carers in the area to come forward and access dedicated advice and support

Council launches second round of funding for its Community Orchard Fund.

Westmorland and Furness Council announces the launch of the Summer Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme.

Westmorland and Furness Council’s new customer-focussed offices in Penrith will open to the public for the first time on Monday (17 June).