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.
A popular arts, cultural and community venue will continue to operate following a decision taken by Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet today (Tuesday, 14 November).
It has today (14 November) been announced that seven volunteer-led groups have been honoured with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK - the MBE for volunteer groups.
Cumbria Fostering is pleased to announce that Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council are among five local authorities to receive funding of more than £1m to boost foster carer recruitment in the region.
The council has been made aware that the GMB union has issued a further notice of industrial action commencing 13 November to be taken by some of its members working on the waste and environmental services contract in the Eden area.