Westmorland and Furness Council News

A review is underway of the Learn to Swim programme offered by Penrith Swimming Club.

A new pocket park is set to be created in Dalton with funding from the Borderlands programme, transforming a vacant town-centre site into a new space for residents for everyday use and community events.

Work is progressing well on a significant extension at Beaconside CofE Primary School, which will create additional school places and expand specialist provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Young people across Westmorland and Furness are celebrating today as they receive their A-Level, BTEC and T Level results and take the next step towards higher education, apprenticeships, training and employment.

It is now easier than ever for families in Westmorland and Furness to start their child’s reading journey from birth. Parents registering the birth of their baby are now being offered the opportunity to get their baby’s first library card at the same time.

The refurbishment of the public toilet facilities on Fell Street in Barrow has now been successfully completed, delivering improved, modern amenities for residents and visitors.

Have your say in a statutory consultation on proposals for 17 community-backed 20mph speed limit schemes across Westmorland and Furness.

Cumbria Local Government Pension Fund colleagues joined charity cyclist Ewan McCulloch at Carlisle Castle this week as he set off on a 1,300km journey across England to raise money for charities and community projects.

The Westmorland and Furness Community Safety Partnership is launching a Community Conversation to support the development of the new Community Safety Partnership Plan for 2027-30.

For the 2026-27 academic year, Cumbria Adult Learning is offering a wide range of courses designed to help learners gain qualifications, enhance their employment skills, explore new hobbies and interests, and improve their health and wellbeing.