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Works have started on a new multi-use games area that will create an all-weather pitch for people to enjoy a variety of sports and activities at Carleton Park, Penrith.

Castle Park in Penrith has officially been recognised again as one of the country’s best managed parks after winning a prestigious Green Flag Award.

We are aware that some Adult Social Care customers who receive Direct Payments to pay for their care and support have been experiencing problems with making payments on their pre-paid card.

Members of the Armed Forces community and local organisations are being invited to an event focused on improving support and building stronger partnerships.

The Brilliant Barrow Summer of Fun returns again throughout the school summer holidays to provide a range of fabulous, free, family-friendly activities in the town centre.

The proposal to renew the Business Improvement District for Ulverston for the next five years has been approved after a 28-day postal ballot.

Ofsted inspectors have praised Adult Learning Services in Cumbria following an inspection in June.

Westmorland and Furness and Cumberland Councils today welcomed the news Cumbria has passed statutory devolution tests set by the Government and will now be allowed to progress to the next stage of the devolution process.

Following a formal recruitment process, in conjunction with the Ministry of Justice and the Chief Coroner for England and Wales, Ms Kirsty Gomersal has been appointed as the new HM Senior Coroner for the Cumbria area.

Westmorland and Furness Council was awarded £350,000 to carry out a major decarbonisation assessment across schools for which the council has responsibility. This followed the successful application for a Low Carbon Skills Fund (LCSF) grant from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.