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People registered to vote by post in Westmorland and Furness are being advised to submit new postal vote applications in letters sent by the council’s electoral services team following changes to the applications process.

Council's Eden Locality Board approves latest series of grants to support initiatives across Eden.

Free open day event this Sunday at Castle Park, Penrith with range of free activities throughout the day for all ages and abilities.

Penrith Castle Park's tennis courts named LTA's Cumbria Tennis Park Venue of the Year 2025.

UK Shared Prosperity Fund support for projects improving the lives of residents in Westmorland and Furness is to be extended for a further year.

Council approves Part Two of new Electric Vehicle Strategy which aims to expand EV charging facilities across the area.

The goal of making Barrow's Marina Village site a unique and sustainable residential neighbourhood in the heart of the town has moved closer.

Council hosting three free pop-up pump tracks across Westmorland and Furness this May.

A grant of £500,000 for major improvements has been approved by Borderlands Place Board and Investment Panel for the Roxy Collective in Ulverston.

Council calls for return of unused daily living aids to prevent them going to waste and so they can be reused to help others in need.