Westmorland and Furness Council News

Applications for next round of Council’s Greening Businesses Scheme are now open.

Applications open September 2nd 2026 for places in September 2027.

Westmorland and Furness Council is investing more than £400,000 in the Grade 2 listed Barrow Library, with new rooflights and roof covering and other repairs and repainting. The library will remain open throughout the works which will begin on 1st October.

Two new zebra crossings have been installed on Springfield Road in Ulverston,   

Westmorland and Furness residents are being urged to share their views in The Big Conversation on Care, a major national engagement programme launched by Baroness Casey of Blackstock to shape the future of adult social care in England.

Westmorland and Furness Council is going The Extra Mile for rural communities around Penrith with the launch of a new flexible, bookable bus service.

Internal redecoration and painting works have now been completed across various areas of the building, helping to restore the crematorium environment for families and visitors.

Westmorland and Furness Council is holding a forum to support private landlords and managing agents to stay up to date with changes in housing law and provide guidance on maintaining good-quality homes.

We are encouraging families to check whether they are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM), following changes to national eligibility rules, which mean that from September 2026 all households receiving Universal Credit can apply, regardless of income. Families must still apply, as eligibility is not awarded automatically.

Business owners and operators have just a few days left to take part in the council's annual business survey.