Image New ID requirements for postal and proxy votes From 31 October 2023, all postal and proxy vote applicants must provide a National Insurance Number in order to verify their identity. 19 October 2023
Image Statement on the passing of former Cumbria County Council Leader Eddie Martin Members and officers at Westmorland and Furness Council have expressed their sadness at the news of the death of the former council leader. 10 October 2023
Image Approved Council Community Asset Transfer Policy to Benefit Local Groups and Organisations Community Asset Transfer (CAT) Policy approved for Westmorland and Furness 13 September 2023
Image RAAC not found in Westmorland and Furness Council maintained schools Inspections carried out by Westmorland and Furness Council have found no presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in any of the 70 schools where the council has responsibility for maintenance. 5 September 2023
Image Council pays tribute to Pat Graham, former chief executive of Copeland Borough Council The chief executive and the leader of Westmorland and Furness Council Sam Plum sent their condolences. 29 August 2023
Image Opening hours for August Bank Holiday The council will continue to provide key services over the Bank Holiday but some of its offices will be closed on Monday 28 August 2023. 25 August 2023
Image Top civil servants in Barrow to discuss vision for town’s transformation The UK’s leading civil servants have been in Barrow discussing opportunities to transform the town into a new powerhouse for the North. 3 August 2023
Image Council to host their first Apprenticeship Recruitment Day Dozens of council apprenticeship vacancies are available now! 11 July 2023
Image Council buildings to turn blue to celebrate 75th birthday of the NHS Council to light up buildings in blue across area to mark 75th birthday of the National Health Service. 4 July 2023
Image Council shows commitment to Armed Forces by signing covenant Council makes commitment to Armed Forces by signing national Armed Forces Covenant. 15 June 2023
