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Cumbria’s Safeguarding Adults Board have been raising awareness of safeguarding this week as part of a week of national action co-ordinated by The Ann Craft Trust.

A survey has been launched to gauge the success of a series of fun events and activities held in Barrow this summer.

An announcement in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement that Government is intending to offer £7m funding support towards a rural enterprise hub project near Penrith has been welcomed.

Residents of Westmorland and Furness are being encouraged to consider becoming “Shared Lives” carers after the council significantly increased their weekly allowance.

Transformational projects to improve Kendal town centre have been given a £13.5million cash boost.

High quality contractors and suppliers have been invited to tender their services for up to £200 million in major capital projects.

Westmorland & Furness Council’s three locality boards have agreed their priorities for £300k of Strong & Connected Communities funding over a range of programmes aimed at supporting improvements in their respective communities.

Two Westmorland and Furness Council support workers have been recognised for their achievements at a national awards ceremony in Birmingham.

Work to prepare a key piece of land in the heart of Barrow is nearing completion, so it can provide high-quality homes in the future.

Extension works at Levens CE School were completed in time for the new school term, following a £785,000 investment from Westmorland and Furness Council.