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Image Council receives funding to support area’s transition to net zero Council secures funding with partners to support research into rural net zero. 24 July 2024
Image Community drop-ins to learn more about innovative 'nature' centre Community drop-ins are being held to share ideas for a new community space on Walney Island focused on connecting people with nature and the outdoors. 12 July 2024
Image Heaps of information at new compost demonstration site A new Compost Demonstration Site which aims to encourage home composting is opening in Kendal on Saturday 13 July. 9 July 2024
Image New funding available for community orchards Council launches second round of funding for its Community Orchard Fund. 13 June 2024
Image Get involved in the Great Big Green Week 2024 Council supports this year's Great Big Green Week. 10 June 2024
Image Three wild swimming spots in Coniston given bathing water status Three wild swimming areas in Coniston have been designated as bathing water sites by the government ahead of the summer. 14 May 2024
Image Council shows further commitment to nature recovery Council agrees new Nature and Biodiversity Action Plan reaffirming commitment to enhance nature and address biodiversity loss. 3 May 2024
Image Works to start on new solar farm site in Barrow Works to build new solar farm site at Sandscale Park in Barrow set to start. 12 April 2024
Image Council to host series of nature conversation events Council to host series of nature conversation events across Westmorland and Furness throughout March. 23 February 2024
Image Barrow active travel schemes one step closer to delivery The Council prepares to start preliminary works next week for two new cycling, walking and wheeling routes in Barrow-in-Furness. 21 February 2024