News

Anna Gorst, a remarkable resident from Arnside, has been named ‘Cumbria Woman of the Year’ at the annual Cumbria Women of the Year event*.

This National Adoption Week (16 to 22 October) Cumbria Adoption is asking potential adopters to consider whether they might have time and space for two or more children in their hearts and homes.

Members of the Brilliant Barrow Town Deal Board have visited the site of an ambitious scheme to create a dedicated university campus in the town.

The incredible achievements and successes of our young people in care and the staff and carers who support them were celebrated at the 10th Annual ‘Celebrating Us’ Children in Care Council (CiCC) Awards on Saturday

Cumbrian foster carers share their ‘rewarding’ stories in new film and encourage others to come forward to foster

A project has started to permanently integrate the council’s adult learning team into Penrith Library.

Members and officers at Westmorland and Furness Council have expressed their sadness at the news of the death of the former council leader.

Council set to host series of climate events across Westmorland and Furness throughout October.

Westmorland and Furness Council’s Virtual School, in partnership with Family Action, have been trialing specialist mental health sessions for children struggling in school following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Westmorland and Furness Council would like to work alongside people who access Adult Social Care and involve them in shaping care and support services for individuals, families and communities.