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As part of National Volunteers’ Week, Westmorland and Furness Council is reminding residents of some of the volunteering opportunities available within their area.

Following consultation and the recent approval of plans to expand Beaconside Church of England Primary School, Westmorland and Furness Council have confirmed the design and build contract has been awarded. 

The new Member of the Youth Parliament for Westmorland and Furness was elected yesterday following a special ceremony at County Hall, Kendal.

Council’s leisure centres offering 10p swims for children over May half-term.

As part of a review of residential and nursing homes for adults, Westmorland and Furness Council is asking people to share their experiences of receiving residential care.

Exciting plans are under way to boost the visitor, heritage and cultural offer of Kirkby Stephen.

Key stakeholders in the £2.9 million project to build a 40-place Alternative Provision in Barrow have been visiting the Channelside site this week, to witness the completion of the foundation and groundwork stage.

Pre-schoolers at Broughton in Furness CE Primary School have been enjoying a new, accessible extension to the main school building, following an £875,000 investment to upgrade the nursery facilities.

A major milestone has been reached in the journey towards establishing a transformational new gateway for Windermere and the Lake District.

Westmorland and Furness Council will continue to provide key services over the Spring Bank Holiday but some of its offices will be closed on Monday 27 May 2024.