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Small and micro businesses in rural areas of Westmorland and Furness are being urged to access specially-targeted support.

Many businesses across Cumbria are now utilising the power of improved connectivity to increase sales, work more efficiently and showcase what they have to offer.

Work is due to accelerate in the new year on the multi million-pound Barrow Town Centre Regeneration Scheme.

Local groups and organisations can now apply for long term leases on Westmorland and Furness Council buildings for sustainable projects and initiatives.

A survey has been launched to gauge the success of a series of fun events and activities held in Barrow this summer.

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.

Transformational projects to improve Kendal town centre have been given a £13.5million cash boost.

High quality contractors and suppliers have been invited to tender their services for up to £200 million in major capital projects.

The deadline for expressions of interest in registering land for Biodiversity Net Gain, or to provide mitigation for the removal of phosphorus from a river catchment, has been extended to the end of November 2023.

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.