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An additional 21,000 properties across Cumbria will be added to Project Gigabit.

World Social Work Week runs from Monday 17 to Friday 21 March 2025, and hosts World Social Work Day on Tuesday 18 March 2025.  

Advice and support for families, children, schools and communities after the recent incident in South Cumbria.

After the success of last year's events at the fantastic temporary Barrow Market, the first monthly market of 2025 will take place on Friday.

The programme offers an intensive 14-month training route for talented graduates looking to move into social work

Team Barrow is delighted to confirm the appointment of Dr Simon Case, the former Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, as the Chair of its delivery board.

Westmorland and Furness Council is inviting local organisations to apply to deliver activities as part of the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme this Easter.

Work is set to start soon on a new, inclusive community space linking people to nature on Walney.

Millions of pounds worth of government support for transformational projects to improve Kendal town centre have been confirmed following 12 months of uncertainty.

The team responsible for overseeing the transformation of Barrow has set out its high-level strategic plan for the town.