Image Eden Homelessness and Housing Advice Service moving in-house from 1 April Council’s homelessness and housing advice service in Eden being brought in-house from 1 April. 31 March 2025
Image New strategy to improve and invest in council housing stock New Housing Asset Management Strategy sets out five-year plan for managing and investing in council housing stock. 20 March 2025
Image New council strategy for temporary accommodation New plan agreed to tackle rising costs associated with providing emergency accommodation for people experiencing homelessness. 18 March 2025
Image Strategy agreed to bring more empty homes back into use A strategy has been agreed that aims to bring 10% of empty homes back into use each year for the next five years. 22 January 2025
Image Council announces ambitious Housing Strategy to address local needs Council approves new Housing Strategy aimed at ensuring everyone in the area has access to high-quality, affordable, and sustainable housing. 21 January 2025
Image Have your say on draft Housing Strategy The council is inviting people who live and work in the area to give their views on its draft Housing Strategy. 21 November 2024
Image Cabinet approves sale of land for affordable housing development Westmorland and Furness Council's Cabinet has agreed that a 0.74-hectare site next to High Sparrowmire in Kendal can be sold to South Lakes Housing to help meet the urgent need for affordable housing throughout the area. 22 October 2024
Image Council to host free forum event for local landlords Council’s Healthy Homes Team to host free event for local landlords next month. 19 September 2024
Image Council agrees strategy for homelessness and rough sleeping Council agrees new five-year strategy for homelessness and rough sleeping. 3 May 2024
Image Major milestone reached in Marina Village journey A key piece of land in the heart of Barrow is now ready for development so it can provide high-quality homes in the future. 15 February 2024