Westmorland and Furness Council News

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.

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.

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.

Westmorland and Furness Council is proud to launch its new Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme across its public-facing council buildings as part of celebrations for World Breastfeeding Week 2026.

A brand-new road that bypasses one of the worst bottlenecks in the area is set to be opened this weekend.

The UK’s newest long-distance walking route, the Westmorland and Furness Way, will be officially launched on 15 September 2026.

Westmorland and Furness Council is set to undertake some improvements at Westmorland Shopping Centre car park in Kendal, with work planned to start this September to create wider parking bays that better accommodate modern vehicles.