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Council launches second round of funding for its Community Orchard Fund.

Council's Dock Museum to close for refurbishments works from Monday 24 June.

Westmorland and Furness Council’s new customer-focussed offices in Penrith will open to the public for the first time on Monday (17 June).

Trading Standards Officers from Westmorland and Furness Council supported by Cumbria Police seized over £500,000 worth of goods from the market fields at this year’s Appleby Horse Fair.

Anyone wanting to vote in the general election on 4 July, must be registered to vote before the deadline on midnight 18 June. Voters can apply online at gov.uk/register-to-vote. It takes just five minutes.

Barrow Market traders marked the end of an era as they said a fond a fond farewell to two sisters who dedicated 50 years to their business and the community.

External expert report commissioned by the Council recommended a closure to allow for further detailed assessment and monitoring.

Council supports this year's Great Big Green Week.

As part of a new approach to delivering Adult Social Care, Westmorland and Furness Council is asking people to share their experiences of adult care at a special ‘Listening Event’ in Barrow this month.

Westmorland and Furness Council’s ‘Strategic Asset Management Strategy 2024-2029’ was approved by cabinet on 4 June.  It sets out how the council will manage and maintain council owned land and buildings over the next five years.