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

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

Council sets out vision for thriving, resilient and sustainable economy

Westmorland and Furness Council has set out its long-term vision for a stronger, more inclusive and more sustainable economy over the next decade.

14 May 2026

Part of the interactive Escape to Safety exhibition

Students experience powerful refugee journey exhibition

Hundreds of students at Kendal College stepped into the shoes of refugees thanks to a powerful, walk-through interactive experience called Escape to Safety in a successful project by Westmorland and Furness Council.

14 May 2026

Statement on award of contract to demolition specialists for Barrow Forum and Market Hall

The Barrow contract was awarded to a specialist company through a robust, lawful, open and competitive procurement process that ensured fairness, transparency and value for money.

14 May 2026

Update on the Thorncliffe Crematorium in Barrow

Work has started on repairs to Thorncliffe Crematorium in Barrow following the recent fire.

12 May 2026

Bradley Wiggins riding a yellow bike and wearing a yellow top and cycling helmet, with spectators in the background

Cumbria to be showcased at international business event

The benefits of investing in Cumbria will be showcased at a three-day business conference.

12 May 2026

Urgent action following bridge weight restriction breaches

Urgent action is being taken to protect two Kendal bridges from the risk of damage or collapse after repeated breaches of weight restrictions.

12 May 2026

Funding available for arts and culture sector in Eden and Furness

The arts, culture, heritage, festivals and events sector in Eden and Furness are invited to apply for new grant fund totalling at £94,000.

11 May 2026

Cumbria Fostering calls for more carers during Foster Care Fortnight

Residents across Cumbria are being encouraged to consider fostering as part of Foster Care Fortnight (11–24 May 2026), the UK’s largest awareness-raising campaign for foster care.

11 May 2026

2. Westmorland and Furness Council receive the Gold Award at Kendal Town Hall

Council honoured with Gold Award for supporting Armed Forces community

Westmorland and Furness Council has been honoured with the highest accolade available for organisations that demonstrate outstanding support for the Armed Forces community.

11 May 2026

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