Image New Compost Demonstration Site in Ulverston set to open New Compost Demonstration Site set to open to the public at Ford Park in Ulverston on Saturday 7 October. 2 October 2023
Image Works to start to make way for major Barrow town centre regeneration scheme Works to make way for a major Barrow town centre regeneration project are to start in November. 29 September 2023
Image Road closure for Kirkstone Pass safety project Drivers are being advised of the next scheduled full closure of Kirkstone Pass starting next week to carry out work as part of a multi-million pounds road safety project on the iconic Lakeland route 28 September 2023
Image Council prepares for Storm Agnes On Wednesday afternoon and through the evening the current forecast is for strong rain and wind gusts predicted to reach up to 70mph. 27 September 2023
Image Family-friendly launch event to celebrate Castle Park Tennis Courts refurbishment The event will feature free, family-friendly tennis activities as well as a first-look at the new courts. 14 September 2023
Image Approved Council Community Asset Transfer Policy to Benefit Local Groups and Organisations Community Asset Transfer (CAT) Policy approved for Westmorland and Furness 13 September 2023
Image New solar farm site in Barrow gets green light Westmorland and Furness Council has today (12 September) approved the construction of a new solar farm site in Barrow. 12 September 2023
Image Council announces new Climate and Nature Partnership Fund Council launches new grant fund to support local partnerships to tackle climate change and support nature recovery. 23 August 2023
Image Abbey Road active travel scheme backed by councillors Councillors have endorsed preliminary designs for a new cycling, walking and wheeling route along Abbey Road in Barrow. 14 July 2023
Image New bus pass scheme is just the ticket A new bus pass giving young people greater freedom to travel for less in Westmorland and Furness and beyond is being launched this week 13 July 2023