Westmorland and Furness Council News

Works at Kendal Market Hall to replace inefficient gas boilers with a greener air source heat pump were completed recently, as part of a £1.75 million wider project to upgrade and decarbonise key council buildings.

Work is progressing well on repairs and reinstatement works on the A592 at High Kingate following the landslip in November.

Business owners and operators are being asked for their views and insight to inform future economic support strategies and policies in Westmorland and Furness.

The Cumbria Nutrient Neutrality Partnership is pleased to announce that the Cumbria Nutrient Credit Scheme is now live.

Kendal Town Hall, South Lakeland House and the South Lakeland House car park will be closed on Saturday 15 August and Sunday 16 August to allow essential electrical distribution works to be carried out.

Appleby Leisure Centre reopened recently, following the completion of the latest round of works, which will bring significant energy saving benefits to the building.

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

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).

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

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.