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Consultation launched on review of local election boundaries in Westmorland and Furness

A public consultation has been launched to help shape new council wards for Westmorland and Furness Council.

28 August 2024

An artist's impression of the inside of the restored lido, with white figures walking past shrubs and plants

All systems go for Grange Lido and Promenade

Work is due to start soon on the much-anticipated Grange Lido and Promenade restoration.

21 February 2023

Council backs cost of living motion

Councillors have called for more support for residents, businesses and services in the face of the cost of living crisis.

29 September 2022

Kendal Castle with grass and flowers in the foreground

New council declares climate and biodiversity crises

Councillors have backed a motion that confirms a new unitary authority recognises we are facing climate and biodiversity crises.

29 September 2022

The Westmorland and Furness Council flag flying from a flagpole on a balcony at Barrow Town Hall

New council puts down anchors in communities

A new council has committed to ‘anchoring’ its position in all the communities it serves when it comes into operation next year.

12 September 2022

Barrow seen from the Furness hills, with the Irish Sea and wind turbines in the background

Shadow Authority Cabinet supports creation of new town council for Barrow

Cabinet members of the Shadow Authority for Westmorland and Furness Council have confirmed their support for proposals to create a new town council for Barrow.

12 August 2022

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