Image Preparation works near completion at key Barrow homes site Work to prepare a key piece of land in the heart of Barrow is nearing completion, so it can provide high-quality homes in the future. 20 October 2023
Image £8.1 million worth of prosperity funding to boost Westmorland and Furness communities Millions of pounds worth of funding aimed at improving the lives of residents in communities all over Westmorland and Furness has been agreed. 19 October 2023
Image Free treasure trail launched for shipyard town A treasure map for young adventurers and their families has been launched by Westmorland and Furness Council to celebrate a town's heritage. 18 October 2023
Image Brilliant Barrow Board visits site of new university campus Members of the Brilliant Barrow Town Deal Board have visited the site of an ambitious scheme to create a dedicated university campus in the town. 13 October 2023
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 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 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
