Westmorland and Furness Council News

Hundreds of students at Kendal College stepped into the shoes of refugees thanks to a powerful, walk-through interactive experience called Escape to Safety in a successful project by Westmorland and Furness Council.

Work has started on repairs to Thorncliffe Crematorium in Barrow following the recent fire.

The benefits of investing in Cumbria will be showcased at a three-day business conference.

Urgent action is being taken to protect two Kendal bridges from the risk of damage or collapse after repeated breaches of weight restrictions.

The arts, culture, heritage, festivals and events sector in Eden and Furness are invited to apply for new grant fund totalling at £94,000.

Residents across Cumbria are being encouraged to consider fostering as part of Foster Care Fortnight (11–24 May 2026), the UK’s largest awareness-raising campaign for foster care.

Westmorland and Furness Council has been honoured with the highest accolade available for organisations that demonstrate outstanding support for the Armed Forces community.

Members of the public are being asked for their views on a proposal to introduce two new zebra crossings on Springfield Road in Ulverston.

Cllr Giles Archibald stepped down from Cabinet with effect from yesterday’s (7 May) annual council meeting.

By-elections will be held in the Hawcoat and Newbarns Ward of Westmorland and Furness Council and the Hawcoat ward of Barrow Town Council on Thursday 4 June 2026. The Returning Officer has published a Statement of Persons Nominated for each election.