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Council invites people to take part in a ‘Community Conversation’ about Penrith Cemetery to better understand how it is used and shape future improvements.

Community drop-in sessions about the Windermere Gateway scheme are set to be held next week.

Cumbria has proudly revealed its first ever Community Flag, following a county-wide competition and public vote that captured the imagination of people across the county.

Cumbria Pension Fund has been shortlisted for two awards at this year’s prestigious LGC Investment Awards.

Organisations are being invited to bid to support a new Cumbria-wide scheme that will help people with complex needs get into employment.

Westmorland and Furness Council will continue to provide key services over the Summer Bank Holiday, but some of its offices will be closed on Monday 25 August 2025.

Initial work to prepare for a multi-million pound transformation of Kendal's historic Indoor Market Hall has been completed.

The Connecting Cumbria team is encouraging everyone to check what broadband and mobile connectivity is now available in their area.

Westmorland and Furness Council has announced that its Chief Executive Sam Plum is retiring at the end of this year (Dec 2025).

The Brilliant Barrow Summer of Fun returns again throughout the school summer holidays to provide a range of fabulous, free, family-friendly activities in the town centre.