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Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet has approved a new Professional Services Framework for 2026–2030, appointing a range of specialist consultants to support the delivery of the Council’s capital works programme.

Mansion House in Penrith is set to add another chapter to its varied history, following the recent sale to local firm Atkinson Homes Ltd, who are now looking at options for the future of the grade II listed building.

Olympic champion Sir Bradley Wiggins will lead Cumbria’s presence at the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) this May.

Westmorland and Furness Council has confirmed that Mansion House in Penrith has been prepared for sale, with the Grade II listed property now formally identified as surplus to requirements following the relocation of council services and staff to Voreda House.

Councillors have agreed the next steps in a multi-million pound programme to transform Barrow town centre.

Councillors will meet next week to determine the next steps in a multi-million pound programme to transform Barrow town centre.

The council's Cabinet member for Communities, Customer Services, Culture and Communications, Councillor Helen Chaffey, has provided a detailed update on the closure of Barrow Market and the future of the market and Forum.

Team Barrow has partnered with Be the Business to launch an online support directory designed to help local SMEs and entrepreneurs.

Through the Safe and Strong Communities Community Grant Fund, the Council are encouraging VCF infrastructure organisations to apply for over £379,000 that will offer financial support across a three-year period.

Enterprising Cumbria has confirmed that following the resounding success of its inaugural Cumbria Careers Day last year it will now become an annual showcase of all the career opportunities in Cumbria.