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Hundreds of students at Kendal College stepped into the shoes of refugees thanks to a powerful, walk-through interactive experience called Escape to Safety in a successful project by Westmorland and Furness Council.

Westmorland and Furness Council has today launched formal public consultations on the future of two residential care homes.

The Barrow contract was awarded to a specialist company through a robust, lawful, open and competitive procurement process that ensured fairness, transparency and value for money.

Westmorland and Furness Council has set out its long-term vision for a stronger, more inclusive and more sustainable economy over the next decade.

Work has started on repairs to Thorncliffe Crematorium in Barrow following the recent fire.

The benefits of investing in Cumbria will be showcased at a three-day business conference.

Urgent action is being taken to protect two Kendal bridges from the risk of damage or collapse after repeated breaches of weight restrictions.

Residents across Cumbria are being encouraged to consider fostering as part of Foster Care Fortnight (11–24 May 2026), the UK’s largest awareness-raising campaign for foster care.

The arts, culture, heritage, festivals and events sector in Eden and Furness are invited to apply for new grant fund totalling at £94,000.

Westmorland and Furness Council has been honoured with the highest accolade available for organisations that demonstrate outstanding support for the Armed Forces community.