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A Referendum on the adoption of the Penrith Neighbourhood Development Plan is being held on Thursday 28th November 2024.

Final refurbishment works on Barrow’s iconic Jubilee Bridge will start on Monday 28 October with minimal disruption for road users.

Westmorland and Furness Council has launched a new Customer Charter, reaffirming its commitment to placing customers at the heart of everything it does.

Westmorland and Furness Council's Cabinet has agreed that a 0.74-hectare site next to High Sparrowmire in Kendal can be sold to South Lakes Housing to help meet the urgent need for affordable housing throughout the area.

Westmorland and Furness celebrate National Care Leavers Experience Week by planting 3 ‘Positivitrees’ in Kendal, Barrow and Penrith.  

During National Adoption Week (21 to 27 October), Cumbria Adoption joins the nationwide ‘You Can Adopt’ campaign to increase understanding of modern adoption and show that ‘the journey to a family is not always a traditional one’.

Libraries call for Barrow Shipyard workers and local veterans to share memories, stories, and items as part of Memory Lane Project.

Council announces applications are open for its new Greening Businesses Scheme.

A new scheme to support looked after children, foster carers and their families has been launched in Cumbria.

Advice and information on how to prepare for a healthy and safe winter.