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Partnerships across Westmorland and Furness leading way in tackling climate change and restoring nature through community-powered action.

Westmorland and Furness Council have been confirmed as finalists in three categories at this year’s UK Green Business Awards for major projects and strategies associated with their approach to decarbonisation for the area.

The council has launched a consultation asking for feedback on the draft Cumbria Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) which will shape the future of nature recovery across Cumbria.

Council approves Part Two of new Electric Vehicle Strategy which aims to expand EV charging facilities across the area.

Council calls for return of unused daily living aids to prevent them going to waste and so they can be reused to help others in need.

Westmorland and Furness schoolchildren play key role in preventing battery-related fires and protecting the environment by taking part in ‘Baa-ttery Campaign’.

Following the successful completion of triple glazing installations at Appleby and Penrith Leisure Centres in March, work is now starting on stage two of a £1 million decarbonisation project to make both centres more energy efficient and save on running costs.

Nearly a tonne of rubbish has been cleared from back streets in Barrow as part of a targeted operation to tackle littering and fly-tipping.

Westmorland and Furness Council has been confirmed as this year’s winners of the ‘Local and Public Sector Net Zero Transformation Award’ at the 2025 Green Energy Awards, hosted by Regen.

Westmorland and Furness Council says it is determined to tackle the issue of ‘unacceptable’ amounts of litter along the verges of the A590 approaching Barrow.