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Of 2,168 applicants across the county applying for secondary school places in September 2024, 2,099 were allocated their first preference.

The Westmorland and Furness Holiday Activities and Food programme is now open for booking and gives eligible children a wide range of free activities to choose over the Easter holidays.

Construction work on a major £6m project to expand Sandgate School for children with Special Educational Needs in Kendal is making significant progress, with the recent completion of the steel framework for the building.

“Make Your Mark” is the message to young people from Westmorland and Furness Council as a nationwide ballot for 11 to 18-year-olds gets under way.

The cabinet has agreed to proceed to the next stage of the decision-making process regarding the resource provision places

The publication of the notice will trigger a four-week ‘representation period’.

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.