Image New garden waste subscription service launched today Council's new subscription-based garden waste collection service is now live. 1 April 2026
Image Council supports men’s mental health campaign Council showing support for Andy’s Man Club by bringing messages of men’s mental health awareness to streets of Barrow and Kendal. 19 March 2026
Image Council introducing garden waste service subscription New subscription-based garden waste collection service for Westmorland and Furness from 1 April 2026. 13 March 2026
Image Schools urged to keep collecting for Cumbria’s battery recycling challenge Only one week remains in the county-wide school baa-ttery recycling campaign and there is still time to make a difference. 6 February 2026
Image Changes to bin collections over the festive period Westmorland and Furness residents are being reminded that bin collection dates will be different over the Christmas and New Year periods. 22 December 2025
Image Council addresses resident recycling concerns in South Lakeland South Lakeland residents are being reassured that recycling collected in the area continues to be sorted and processed correctly. 18 December 2025
Image Council warns against battery disposal in bins Residents urged to dispose of batteries correctly and avoid placing them in household bins. 14 November 2025
Image School baa-ttery recycling campaign is back! Countywide school battery recycling campaign encouraging young people to safely recycle used batteries and protect the environment is back for 2025/26. 12 November 2025
Image Giving daily living aids a second life Take back event next week encourages residents to return any unused daily living aids so they can be reused to help others in need. 6 November 2025
Image Foil in love with recycling this Recycle Week Council launches new campaign to help residents 'foil in love' with recycling. 25 September 2025