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Cumbria has proudly revealed its first ever Community Flag, following a county-wide competition and public vote that captured the imagination of people across the county.

Cumbria Pension Fund has been shortlisted for two awards at this year’s prestigious LGC Investment Awards.

Organisations are being invited to bid to support a new Cumbria-wide scheme that will help people with complex needs get into employment.

Westmorland and Furness Council will continue to provide key services over the Summer Bank Holiday, but some of its offices will be closed on Monday 25 August 2025.

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.