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A local referendum on the Penrith Neighbourhood Development Plan (PNDP) was held on Thursday 28 November to decide whether the local community were in favour of the plan being used to help decide planning applications in the area.

The board responsible for overseeing the delivery of the £200m Barrow Transformation Fund has met for the first time.

Financial support and expert advice are on offer to budding entrepreneurs in Westmorland and Furness.

Exciting plans to boost the visitor, heritage and cultural offer of Kirkby Stephen have changed.  

The Cabinet changes are as a result of the resignation of Councillor Neil Hughes as a Cabinet member.

Final refurbishment works on Barrow’s iconic Jubilee Bridge will start on Monday 28 October with minimal disruption for road users.

Tim Bloomer is the newly elected Westmorland and Furness Council Member for Grange and Cartmel after winning a by-election held in the ward on Thursday 17 October 2024.

The journey towards creating a new, inclusive community space linking people to nature at Earnse Bay on Walney has taken a significant step forward.

Engagement sessions are taking place this week on look of Kendal Market Hall 

Work to transform Kendal's historic Indoor Market Hall is set to start in December this year.