Westmorland and Furness Council will mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day on 15 August by flying the VJ Day flag in Barrow, Kendal and Penrith.
Westmorland and Furness Council has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) to specialist demolition contractors as part of a process to shape a ‘once in a lifetime’ transformation of Barrow town centre.
Additional emotional and practical support will be offered to Armed Forces families in need through the launch of a new partnership initiative commissioned by Westmorland and Furness Council.
A commitment from Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner to work with the council to tackle problems with fly-camping, inconsiderate parking and related anti-social behaviour in areas of the Lakes has been welcomed.
Westmorland and Furness Council has joined the congratulations to Barrow-born Lioness Georgia Stanway after she won her second European Women's Championship winners’ medal with the England team on Sunday.