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Multi-agency response ongoing as heavy and prolonged rainfall hits Cumbria

Agencies across Cumbria are continuing to work together to ensure they are in position to respond effectively to incidents resulting from heavy and persistent rainfall forecast across Cumbria.

14 December 2025

Black and white A595 Grizebeck road sign

Multi-million A595 upgrade gets started

Funded by the Department for Transport, the Council’s £23.3 million scheme will improve road safety and journey times on one of Cumbria’s key arterial routes

20 September 2024

Council services moving to South Lakeland House and Kendal Town Hall

The public is being reminded that council services will be moving to South Lakeland House / Kendal Town Hall later this month.

19 September 2024

Council to host free forum event for local landlords

Council’s Healthy Homes Team to host free event for local landlords next month.

19 September 2024

Sports clubs welcomed back to Barrow Astro Turf Pitches

Westmorland and Furness Council’s Barrow Astro Turf Pitches (ATP) are ready to welcome back sports club and block bookings.

18 September 2024

A flattened hedge adjacent to the roadside of the A65 caused by a HGV inccident

Four weeks of essential safety works confirmed for the A65

From Monday 23 September, a section of the A65 will be fully closed to all traffic overnight to repair significant roadside damage

16 September 2024

Nominations open for Grange and Cartmel by-election

Nominations have opened for the Grange and Cartmel ward at Westmorland and Furness Council, recently vacated by the retirement of Cllr Sue Sanderson.

13 September 2024

Westmorland and Furness School applications open for 2025

Westmorland and Furness School applications are now open for September 2025 intake.

12 September 2024

Visualisation of how the new-look library area in The Coro could look

Plans to protect Ulverston library service and Coro backed by Cabinet

Plans have been backed which could see millions of pounds being invested to protect a library service and breathe new life into a key community building.

11 September 2024

Don’t lose your voice – check your voter registration details

Eligible electors in Westmorland and Furness are being urged not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by checking their electoral registration details.

10 September 2024

Public asked to share views on Day Opportunities for adults

Westmorland and Furness Council is asking people to share their thoughts on ideas to improve the Day Opportunities on offer.

9 September 2024

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