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Child bereavement advice and support

Advice and support for families, children, schools and communities after the recent incident in South Cumbria.

7 March 2025

Council announces new Climate and Nature Partnership Fund

Council launches new grant fund to support local partnerships to tackle climate change and support nature recovery.

23 August 2023

England World Cup star’s local council wishes her all the best in the final with Spain

Westmorland and Furness Council have wished local World Cup hero, Georgia Stanway, all the best ahead of the final this weekend.

18 August 2023

A group of students looking at their exam results

A-Level results fall as expected in Westmorland and Furness

In comparison to the previous year, early indications suggest average Level 3 results have fallen slightly. Yet, they are higher compared to pre-COVID results in 2019 for all measures collected.

18 August 2023

Seating area of Kendal Library with shelves of books and a big arched window

Library events for all the family!

Westmorland and Furness Council Library Service hosting variety of fantastic events over coming weeks.

17 August 2023

Big Day for Westmorland and Furness students as A-Level results set to be announced

Sixth form and college students across the Westmorland and Furness area are set to receive their A level and Tech level results today (Thursday 17 August).

17 August 2023

Tree removal works in Kendal next week

Temporary traffic lights will be in place next Tuesday night to allow for the urgent removal of two roadside trees in Kendal.

11 August 2023

Red dotted line indicating an emergency road closure at the A593 at Coniston

Emergency works on A593 at Skelwith near completion

Emergency works to repair a damaged culvert on the A593 at Skelwith are expected to complete today (10 August).

10 August 2023

Don’t lose your voice - residents urged to check their voter registration details

People in Westmorland and Furness are being reminded to take part in this year’s annual canvass of electors and respond if needed, so that they can vote in future elections.

9 August 2023

Unlicensed scrap dealer in Penrith fined

Westmorland and Furness Council has successfully prosecuted an unlicensed scrap metal collector.

9 August 2023

Gaisgill resident fined for fly tipping

A woman from Gaisgill whose household waste was dumped in a Recycling Centre has been convicted of failing in her duty of care relating to the transfer of household waste.

9 August 2023

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