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Residents are invited to share views on proposed amendments of Public Space Protection Orders which aim to support safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable outdoor spaces across Westmorland and Furness.

80 years after the 300 Windermere Children were rescued from the Holocaust and brought to the Lake District, 300 modern day children have been brought to Windermere by train to hear about the kindness the Windermere Children were shown during their time here.

Over 100 people came together last week to celebrate and support the Armed Forces community in Westmorland and Furness.

This summer, people in Shap are celebrating ten years since they took over the Old Courthouse in the village.  It now houses art exhibitions and performances as well as the village library, a playgroup, and meetings by a number of local groups. The Old Courthouse also jointly stages a monthly Farmers and Makers Market alongside Shap Parish Council, showcasing local produce and crafts.

Council offering free football sessions every Friday throughout August for young people under 18.

New programme of courses for 2025/26 launched by Cumbria Adult Learning.

Westmorland and Furness Council will mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day on 15 August by flying the VJ Day flag in Barrow, Kendal and Penrith.

Westmorland and Furness Council has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) to specialist demolition contractors as part of a process to shape a ‘once in a lifetime’ transformation of Barrow town centre.

Additional emotional and practical support will be offered to Armed Forces families in need through the launch of a new partnership initiative commissioned by Westmorland and Furness Council.

Initial work to prepare for a multi-million pound transformation of Kendal's historic Indoor Market Hall has been completed.