The rules on postal voting have changed and all postal votes handed in at one of our offices or at a polling station must also have a completed postal vote return form. Find out what you need to do.
Anyone wanting to vote in the general election on 4 July, must be registered to vote before the deadline on midnight 18 June. Voters can apply online at gov.uk/register-to-vote. It takes just five minutes.
A nationally recognised governance and audit expert has been appointed as the first Independent Chair of Westmorland and Furness Council’s Audit Committee.
The chief executive of Westmorland and Furness Council has thanked communities, partners and staff for their support as the authority celebrates its first year of operation.
Despite challenging financial times, Westmorland and Furness Council has worked hard to achieve a balanced budget for 2024/25 that protects front line services.