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The Westmorland and Furness SEND Partnership are holding three online sessions to gain SEND parent carer views on the SEND Reform Consultation.

Work is due to start next week on repairs to re-open an important Lake District road closed by a significant landslip.

Westmorland and Furness Council will be carrying out pre-surface dressing patching work on the B5305 near Skelton, from the junction with Townhead Farm to its junction with High Buildings.

Answers to your questions about the A592 landslip, including information about diversions, signage and how long it may take to fix. These FAQs will be regularly updated as more information becomes available.

We recognise that reports in the media about our considerations around the future of two local care homes will be concerning for residents, their families and staff.

96% of Westmorland and Furness resident pupils have been offered their first-preference Primary school for this September.

A consultation launches today (Thursday 9 April) for residents to share views on the next phase of ‘community-backed’ proposals for 20mph speed limits. 

Adults across Westmorland and Furness can access free, anonymous and confidential mental health support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year from 1 April 2026.

Council's new subscription-based garden waste collection service is now live.

With thousands set to visit the Lake District, a clear message of ‘leave no trace’ is being encouraged as Council patrols aim to ensure people are minimising their impact on the environment during their visit.