Image Works to start to make way for major Barrow town centre regeneration scheme Works to make way for a major Barrow town centre regeneration project are to start in November. 29 September 2023
Image Family-friendly launch event for Penrith's refurbished Castle Park tennis courts Crowds gathered at a bustling launch event last weekend to celebrate the opening of the newly refurbished tennis courts at Penrith Castle Park. 28 September 2023
Image Road closure for Kirkstone Pass safety project Drivers are being advised of the next scheduled full closure of Kirkstone Pass starting next week to carry out work as part of a multi-million pounds road safety project on the iconic Lakeland route 28 September 2023
Image Family-friendly launch event to celebrate Castle Park Tennis Courts refurbishment The event will feature free, family-friendly tennis activities as well as a first-look at the new courts. 14 September 2023
Image Approved Council Community Asset Transfer Policy to Benefit Local Groups and Organisations Community Asset Transfer (CAT) Policy approved for Westmorland and Furness 13 September 2023
Image New solar farm site in Barrow gets green light Westmorland and Furness Council has today (12 September) approved the construction of a new solar farm site in Barrow. 12 September 2023
Image England World Cup star’s local council wishes her all the best in the final with Spain Westmorland and Furness Council have wished local World Cup hero, Georgia Stanway, all the best ahead of the final this weekend. 18 August 2023
Image Work underway on £870,000 ground improvements at Penrith’s Frenchfield Stadium An £870,000 works programme to install a state-of-the-art 3G turf pitch and improve the grounds at the Frenchfield Stadium in Penrith has begun. 27 July 2023
Image Abbey Road active travel scheme backed by councillors Councillors have endorsed preliminary designs for a new cycling, walking and wheeling route along Abbey Road in Barrow. 14 July 2023
Image Heritage restoration work takes place on historic island property Heritage restoration works are under way to protect an historic pub on a remote island off the Furness Peninsula. 5 July 2023