Image YELLOW WARNING: Very strong winds expected across Westmorland and Furness Residents are advised that a yellow weather warning for high winds has been issued due to Storm Amy. 3 October 2025
Image Let’s ‘GO EV!’ in Westmorland and Furness Council hosting free electric vehicle open day event on Saturday 18 October from 10am-2pm in Kendal. 18 September 2025
Image Grizebeck scheme offers helping hand for local community projects Together with Story Contracting, we are searching for Furness-based community projects that would benefit from a helping hand. 17 September 2025
Image Emergency closure at Holme Farm Bridge, Appleby An emergency closure is now in place at Holme Farm Bridge, Appleby. 3 September 2025
Image Overnight road closures scheduled Overnight closures will be in place on the following roads for lining and stud replacement works. 29 August 2025
Image Not long left to have your say on ‘community-backed’ 20mph proposals Time is running out for people to have their say on a new batch of proposed 20mph speed limit schemes aimed at making roads safer for all. 14 July 2025
Image Welcome for A66 funding announcement Westmorland and Furness Council has welcomed the Government’s announcement of funding approval for a major project to dual the A66. 8 July 2025
Image Council’s Kirkstone Pass improvements shortlisted for two national awards Westmorland and Furness Council have been confirmed as finalists for two national awards, recognising their major project to improve the safety and resilience of the Kirkstone Pass section of the A592. 28 June 2025
Image 3,000 residents selected to share views on Council’s highways and transport services As a part of a national independent survey, people can share their views on topics from the condition of roads to the quality of cycling routes. 26 June 2025
Image Council’s pothole prevention programme gets underway on 66 miles of road A total of 53 roads have been prepared and permanently patched, ready to be sealed with a surface dressing treatment by August 2025 23 June 2025