Image Kendal town centre gateway gets underway Construction of a new pedestrian-friendly ‘gateway’ into Kendal town centre started on Monday 18 September. 19 September 2023
Image Kendal community celebrates investment in historic library building A variety of families, visitors and dignitaries came to join in the celebrations and enjoy the wonderful range of activities and workshops on offer 19 September 2023
Image Pop-up library to open in Ulverston next week A ‘pop-up’ library service will begin in Ulverston next week following the closure of the town’s library building at the start of the month. 15 September 2023
Image Plan to reduce youth offending in Westmorland and Furness approved Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet have approved a plan to reduce the number of children and young people entering the youth justice system. 14 September 2023
Image £6m SEND school expansion project underway Work on a major £6m construction project to expand a school in Kendal for children with Special Educational Needs has begun this week. 14 September 2023
Image Family-friendly launch event to celebrate Castle Park Tennis Courts refurbishment The event will feature free, family-friendly tennis activities as well as a first-look at the new courts. 14 September 2023
Image Approved Council Community Asset Transfer Policy to Benefit Local Groups and Organisations Community Asset Transfer (CAT) Policy approved for Westmorland and Furness 13 September 2023
Image Council approves new 20mph speed limit plan A new policy on the introduction of 20mph speed limits has been agreed. 12 September 2023
Image Borrans Road, Ambleside set to receive £100k resurfacing improvements Westmorland and Furness Highways will resurface 500m of Borrans Road this week as a part of their wider investment across the council area. 12 September 2023
Image New solar farm site in Barrow gets green light Westmorland and Furness Council has today (12 September) approved the construction of a new solar farm site in Barrow. 12 September 2023