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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.

Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet has approved a new Sustainable Building Strategy, which will shape the way council buildings and schools are refurbished and constructed in the years ahead.

Council agrees new Nature Strategy marking significant step forward in protecting and restoring nature and biodiversity across Westmorland and Furness.

Cumbria will have a new Mayor-led strategic authority, unlocking substantial additional powers and funding to drive economic regeneration across the county.

A temporary pop-up pump track proved a huge success with hundreds of Penrith residents who took part in a week of outdoor fun near Penrith Leisure Centre from Saturday 27 September to Friday 3 October.

Westmorland and Furness Council is one of six local authorities taking part in a national pilot programme, commissioned by the Department for Education, to work with families who need therapeutic support.

Team Barrow has partnered with Be the Business to launch an online support directory designed to help local SMEs and entrepreneurs.

Ahead of National Hate Crime Awareness Week (Saturday 11 to Saturday 18 October 2025), the Council is reaffirming its commitment to ensuring everyone feels safe, respected and able to thrive in Westmorland and Furness.