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Westmorland and Furness Council's Cabinet will be asked on Tuesday (March 26) to agree in principle the £5 million pledged by government to set up and support the Team Barrow Delivery Board.

The hard work and dedication of social workers at Westmorland and Furness Council is being celebrated this week to mark World Social Work Day (March 19). 

Grange's £6.8million Lido and Prom restoration project is on track to be completed this summer.

A total of £250,000 has been pledged to cultural organisations in Westmorland and Furness through the council's new Culture Recovery Support Fund.

Work is under way to upgrade a popular amphitheatre to host public events and activities in Barrow.

A package of free, expert advice and support is available in Barrow for budding entrepreneurs and individuals considering a move to self-employment in 2024.

Homes England has approved a Business Case for £24.8 million of Brownfield, Infrastructure and Land (BIL) funding to finance final preparations for a flagship residential development in Barrow.

Free parking will be available to users of Penrith car parks during town centre gas works.

Small and micro businesses in rural areas of Westmorland and Furness are being urged to access specially-targeted support.

Many businesses across Cumbria are now utilising the power of improved connectivity to increase sales, work more efficiently and showcase what they have to offer.