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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.

Christmas is coming with a host of events lined up in and around Barrow Indoor Market to spread joy and showcase all the brilliant traders offering a wide range of gift ideas under one roof.

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.

Local traders will be offering a wintry wonderland of home-made crafts, produce and gifts at Barrow’s November Winter Fayre on Friday 17 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.