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Essential maintenance works are set to take place to repair and restore sections of the historic Straight Bridge on the A683.

On Wednesday 11 March 2026 between 10am and 2pm, local people can plant trees and be part of the legacy of the project. The scheme includes significant planting commitments including over 700 trees, 9,000 shrubs, 8,900 hedgerow plants, and 12,800 aquatic plants, enhancing both land and water habitats

Funding has been secured to improve pedestrian access to the town centre from a popular residential area of Penrith.

Twenty-four community-backed 20mph speed limits have received final approval and will be introduced across Westmorland and Furness in 2026.

Update on works to repair a significant landslip that has closed part of the A592 at High Kingate, just before the Kirkstone Pass.

The Windermere ferry will be out of service for up to two weeks next month for maintenance work to extend its working life and improve reliability.

Westmorland and Furness Council is challenging its rating in the Department of Transport’s newly-introduced RAG rating system for highways authorities.

A new long-distance walking route will celebrate the geography and spectacular scenery of Westmorland and Furness.

Councillors have said they appreciate the need for investment in major improvements to the wastewater network in the Barrow area – and have sought assurances over the impact of one of the schemes on Waln

Westmorland and Furness Council is issuing early advice to keep people informed ahead of an Amber Weather Warning for heavy rain issued for the central Lakes area of Cumbria, and Yellow Warning for the entire area.