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Candidates confirmed for local elections

Works are beginning in April to improve the tennis courts in Castle Park, Penrith.

Ambleside HWRC to temporarily close for essential maintenance

Westmorland and Furness Council will continue to provide key services over Easter weekend

Town criers marked the biggest change to local government structures in nearly 50 years as they proclaimed the new Westmorland and Furness Council

Anyone intending to stand as a candidate in May’s local elections is being advised to submit their nomination papers ahead of the deadline of 4pm on Tuesday, 4 April 2023.

A scheme offering up to 100% reduction in council tax for low-income households has been agreed.

Residents are being reassured that key services will continue to operate as they do now when a new council starts life on 1 April.

A key document outlining how the new council will operate has been approved.

A scheme offering up to 100% reduction in council tax for low-income households has been agreed by the new Westmorland and Furness Council.