Local groups and organisations can now apply for long term leases on Westmorland and Furness Council buildings for sustainable projects and initiatives.
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.
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.
George Romney Junior School in Dalton-in-Furness will enjoy a warmer, more energy efficient winter thanks to a £175,000 Investment to replace the heating system throughout the building.
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.