Westmorland and Furness Council News

Nether Bridge in Kendal will be closed to all vehicles from Monday 12 October for a maximum of five days. 

World Suicide Prevention Day is an annual reminder that our actions, no matter how big or small, can provide hope to those who may be struggling.

Westmorland and Furness Council buildings are benefitting from the positive impact of its partnership with local social enterprise Works4You, which is helping maintain and enhance council sites, while creating opportunities for local people.

A vape shop in Barrow has been ordered to close for three months under anti-social behaviour legislation following illegal tobacco and vape sales.

Visitors to Westmorland County Show next week will get a chance to see an international cycling trophy ahead of one of the world's greatest sporting spectacles coming to Westmorland and Furness in 2027.

Westmorland and Furness Council is showing its support for Merchant Navy Day today (3 September).

Applications for next round of Council’s Greening Businesses Scheme are now open.

Applications open September 2nd 2026 for places in September 2027.

Westmorland and Furness Council is investing more than £400,000 in the Grade 2 listed Barrow Library, with new rooflights and roof covering and other repairs and repainting. The library will remain open throughout the works which will begin on 1st October.

Two new zebra crossings have been installed on Springfield Road in Ulverston,