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Communities are welcomed to apply for 20mph speed limits and zones in residential areas, towns and villages in Westmorland and Furness.

Update on the work of our amazing highways teams, who have been working continuously through the weekend dealing with the heavy snow fall and icy conditions on our roads.

Yellow weather warning in place for snow and ice across Cumbria. Our highways service are ready, are you?

Council takes significant step towards a more sustainable future with new Electric Vehicle Strategy.

Innovative technology has been used to ensure roadworks in a Westmorland and Furness village didn’t disrupt services for residents and businesses.

Following the recent announcement of up to £200 million in major capital projects associated with the publication of Westmorland and Furness Council’s Capital Works Framework (2024-2028), a further £100 million in highways contract opportunities have now been released.

Residents are advised to travel with caution as 80mph winds hit coastal areas of Westmorland and Furness today (Monday 13 November).

The first stage of a £1 million project to make it easier for people to walk, cycle and travel in sustainable ways in Westmorland and Furness has been given the go-ahead.

Drivers are being advised of the next scheduled full closure of Kirkstone Pass starting next week to carry out work as part of a multi-million pounds road safety project on the iconic Lakeland route

On Wednesday afternoon and through the evening the current forecast is for strong rain and wind gusts predicted to reach up to 70mph.