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Today saw the launch of the Giving HOPE project which began at Lancaster University, was developed from the Born into Care research series led by Lancaster Born into Care with research undertaken by the Centre for Child and Family Justice Research.

Westmorland and Furness Council’s Thriving Communities Directorate have won the inaugural Withnall Partnership Award at this year’s prestigious 2025 RSPCA PawPrints Awards.

Drivers ignoring weight restrictions on two bridges are being warned again that they are committing a criminal offence and risking the lives of themselves and others.

Become a Candidate for the 2026-28 Westmorland and Furness UK Youth Parliament Elections 

Shoppers and traders are being given a festive boost with free parking in Westmorland and Furness.

Westmorland and Furness Council announce the Winter (Christmas) Holiday and Food (HAF) programme is open for bookings.  

A green scheme to swap toys returns in Kendal - helping parents with the cost of living too.

Westmorland and Furness Council is supporting Road Safety Week, which runs from 16-22 November 2025.

A significant landslip that has closed part of a lake district road is likely to take several months to fix.

Statutory consultation has opened on 24 community-backed 20mph speed limits across Westmorland and Furness.