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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).

Council's Dock Museum to close for refurbishments works from Monday 24 June.

Anyone wanting to vote in the general election on 4 July, must be registered to vote before the deadline on midnight 18 June. Voters can apply online at gov.uk/register-to-vote. It takes just five minutes.

Trading Standards Officers from Westmorland and Furness Council supported by Cumbria Police seized over £500,000 worth of goods from the market fields at this year’s Appleby Horse Fair.