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New Board members and a Chair have been appointed to the recently formed Enterprising Cumbria as part of its ambitious plans to form a Cumbria Economic Growth Board.  

Members of the public are being urged to have their say on the draft Marina Village Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).

A number of shows scheduled to take place at The Forum theatre in Barrow have already been successfully switched to alternative locations, after it was announced the theatre space at the venue needed to be closed for up to six months while specialist work is undertaken to remove asbestos.

The 28, 20mph schemes were put forward by local Parish and Town Councils who called for slower speed limits in their communities

Westmorland and Furness Council is showing its support for Merchant Navy Day (3 September) by flying the Red Ensign flag from Barrow, Kendal and Penrith Town Halls, as well as Ferry Nab in Windermere today. 

Council hosting free festival to celebrate Westmorland and Furness' built heritage.

Westmorland and Furness Council and Foster with Us hosted a Family Fun Day at Brathay.

New compost demonstration site opening near Penrith which aims to encourage home composting.

Cllr Sue Sanderson, Cabinet Member for Education, Inclusion and Skills (Statutory Lead Member for Children's Services) has announced her retirement.

Westmorland and Furness Council has published three documents related to the commissioning and early stages of refurbishing Voreda House in Penrith.