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Westmorland and Furness Council has announced that its Chief Executive Sam Plum is retiring at the end of this year (Dec 2025).

Judging is now underway in the search to create Cumbria’s first ever community flag, following an overwhelming response to the design competition launched earlier this year.

Council marking Refugee Week which takes place this year from Monday 16 June to Sunday 22 June.

Time is running out to apply for Westmorland and Furness Council’s exciting apprenticeship opportunities.

Westmorland and Furness Council will continue to provide key services over the Spring Bank Holiday but some of its offices will be closed on Monday 26 May 2025.

Veterans were honoured, flags raised and tea parties held as Westmorland and Furness Council marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Westmorland and Furness Council has appointed a new director to its leadership team. David Hodgkinson will be the new Director of Resources (s151 Officer) for the authority.

Westmorland and Furness Council has set out its ambition to transform services through digital innovation.

A public event is being held in Penrith for people to find out more about devolution.

"The service is being guided by an inspirational manager and a knowledgeable board chair" says Inspector.