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Nearly a tonne of rubbish has been cleared from back streets in Barrow as part of a targeted operation to tackle littering and fly-tipping.

Westmorland and Furness Council says it is determined to tackle the issue of ‘unacceptable’ amounts of litter along the verges of the A590 approaching Barrow.

As many people as possible in Westmorland and Furness are being encouraged to pledge to do their bit for the Great British Spring Clean 2025.

Thousands of residents have taken part in a ‘Community Conversation’ to help shape the future of waste and recycling collections in Westmorland and Furness.

Council invites local businesses, community groups, charities and schools to share their views on a potential new Circular Economy Hub for the area.

Complete our survey to help shape the future of waste and recycling collections in Westmorland and Furness.

New compost demonstration site opening near Penrith which aims to encourage home composting.

Residents are advised that a household recycling bring site currently located at Morrison’s supermarket in Penrith will be removed by mid-September at the latest.

A new Compost Demonstration Site which aims to encourage home composting is opening in Kendal on Saturday 13 July.

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 27 May 2024.