Westmorland and Furness Council News

Statement of Persons Nominated for Barrow by-elections published

By-elections will be held in the Hawcoat and Newbarns Ward of Westmorland and Furness Council and the Hawcoat ward of Barrow Town Council on Thursday 4 June 2026. The Returning Officer has published a Statement of Persons Nominated for each election.

7 May 2026

Several women volunteers at a stall at a community fete.

Gold-winning volunteers celebrate community rail

Volunteers who care for a scenic coastal railway station are planning for their biggest event of the year as part of Community Rail Week 2026 (Monday 1 – Sunday 7 June).

3 June 2026

New grants scheme opens for rural businesses

Grants of up to £49,999 are being made available to rural micro and small businesses in Cumbria.

3 June 2026

Give a Day to Kendal to start a week of community action

People will Give a Day to Kendal across next week, supporting community-inspired projects to make a visible and lasting difference to the town.

26 May 2026

Sir Bradley Wiggins dressed in black cycling gear.

Cumbria eyes Tour de France boost as major projects showcased at UKREiiF

Cumbria has set out its ambitions to turn the global spotlight of the 2027 Tour de France into long-term economic gains, as it promoted a range of major development projects at a national investment conference.

21 May 2026

A curved stone wall. A boat. A sign that says The Dock Museum.

Dock Museum ranked one of the best places to visit in the UK

The Dock Museum in Barrow-in-Furness is celebrating national recognition after being ranked among the very best visitor attractions in the UK following a recent VisitEngland assessment.

21 May 2026

A group photograph of the team from the Windermere Marina Village and the Council's Skills Bridge Tutor, Peter Harrison, after completing the Level 1 Mental Health & Wellbeing Course

New ‘Skills Bridge’ programme launched to support Cumbrian businesses and boost workforce skills

A new initiative designed to support local businesses in developing their workforce is being piloted by Cumbria Adult Learning.

20 May 2026

• Picture shows the partial collapse of the retaining wall and culvert on the A684 at Smorthwaite. Currently two-way temporary traffic lights and safety barriers are in place to protect the damaged area and the wall is monitored regularly, but the repair is considered a high priority as further structural collapse could undermine the supported carriageway and lead to emergency road closures.

Warning ahead of A684 essential repair works

Drivers are being warned that essential repairs and reconstruction works will start next month on the A684 between Sedbergh and Garsdale Head.

20 May 2026

Consultation on community-backed 20mph proposals closes soon

Time is running out for people to share their views on the next phase of community-backed proposals for 20mph speed limits.

20 May 2026

Opening hours for Spring Bank Holiday

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 25 May 2026.

19 May 2026

Photo showing Applethwaite Green Care Home and Grisedale Croft Care Home

Council launches consultations on future of two care homes

Westmorland and Furness Council has today launched formal public consultations on the future of two residential care homes.

14 May 2026

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