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This National Adoption Week (20–26 October), Adoption Cumbria is proudly supporting the national You Can Adopt campaign, which is challenging the myths and misconceptions that prevent people from coming forward to adopt.

Westmorland and Furness Council has brought a successful prosecution after roadworks were carried out without permits and to an inadequate standard.

Members of the public and businesses are being urged to help shape the future vision for the area's economy.

Residents are being urged to have their say about changes to conservation areas in Penrith and Barrow.

The council is working with communities to provide more locally accessible support to prepare for and respond to flooding emergencies.

Local communities joined together in Carleton Park, Penrith, to celebrate the official opening of a new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA).

A project to make Appleby and Penrith Leisure Centres more energy efficient and sustainable has recently completed, thanks to funding from Sport England’s Swimming Pool Support Fund.

Westmorland and Furness Council has today approved its Fleet Decarbonisation and Replacement Strategy 2025–2035, marking a major step forward in the authority’s commitment to achieving carbon net zero.

Join us at a public meeting next week to hear feedback from a recent engagement on thoughts, opinions and ideas on how The Coro in Ulverston can be shaped for the future.

A new bridge at Grizebeck is set to open next month, marking a major milestone in Westmorland and Furness Council’s A595 improvement scheme.