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In an effort to make its horticultural practices more environmentally sustainable, Westmorland & Furness Council is moving away from the traditional planting of summer annuals, to a more sustainable perennial planting regime.

Westmorland & Furness Council’s Cabinet has given its unanimous backing to the Penrith Business Improvement District (BID), as local businesses take part in a ballot to secure a proposed third 5-year term for the organisation.

On Saturday 17 June 2023, HM The King’s Birthday Honours were announced with several Cumbrians receiving an honour.

Growth and housing investment opportunities in the Furness peninsula and the wider Westmorland and Furness area were showcased at the House of Lords.

Just a few days left to get a COVID-19 spring booster or a first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

Cumbria Adoption is inviting members of the LGBTQ+ community to attend an online adoption information event on Wednesday 21 June.

Council makes commitment to Armed Forces by signing national Armed Forces Covenant.

A new policy on the introduction of 20mph limits is to be developed to assess requests for their introduction from Westmorland and Furness communities.

With more warm weather expected this weekend, make sure you enjoy the sun – safely.

A once-in-a-generation scheme to transform part of Barrow’s town centre is to go ahead after planning permission for a key aspect of the project was secured.