Image Landslip closure road re-opens An important Lake District road closed by a major landslip has full re-opened today (Friday, 17 July). 17 July 2026
Image Westmorland and Furness communities back more 20mph schemes Seventeen more community-backed 20mph speed limits will be progressed to the next stage across Westmorland and Furness in 2026. 17 July 2026
Image Time left to help shape design options for Windermere station improvements There is still time for people to have their say on possible ways to improve Windermere station and the surrounding area. 16 July 2026
Image Council approves plan to breathe new life into Penrith Town Hall The vision to open up Penrith Town Hall to complement and boost the town's cultural and creative sectors has taken a major step forward. 14 July 2026
Image A592 landslip - your questions answered Answers to your questions about the A592 landslip, including information about re-opening and work carrried out. 13 July 2026
Image New bus services launched for summer season New bus services are being launched this summer because of work between Westmorland and Furness Council and local bus operators. 7 July 2026
Image Funding bid made to replace bridges over A591 Westmorland and Furness Council is applying for government funding to replace two bridges near Kendal. 7 July 2026
Image Be part of shaping the future of Westmorland and Furness Residents and businesses are being encouraged to ‘have your say’ in a new consultation as part of the next stage of developing Westmorland and Furness’ first Local Plan. 1 July 2026
Image Business Improvement District for Barrow – declaration of result The proposal to renew the Business Improvement District for Barrow has been approved. 26 June 2026
Image Part of B5285 to be closed for one day for surface dressing The B5285 through Near and Far Sawrey will be closed on Wednesday July 8 for surface dressing to be carried out. 26 June 2026