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Nominations have opened for the Hawcoat and Newbarns ward by-election for Westmorland and Furness Council and the Hawcoat ward by-election for Barrow Town Council, both recently vacated by the resignation of Cllr Niyall Phillips.

British Telecommunications Ltd has been ordered to a total of £9,500 after pleading guilty to offences relating to unsafe street works.

Westmorland and Furness Council has issued fines to a group found causing anti-social behaviour and environmental damage whilst camping on the shores of Ullswater. The enforcement action forms part of a wider programme of proactive patrols led by the council in partnership with Cumbria Police, responding to concerns from residents and landowners about recurring issues at popular visitor sites.

A crown green bowling club that has been at the heart of the community in south Walney for more than a century has been supported to ensure its 13 teams can carry on playing.

Westmorland and Furness Council will continue to provide key services over the Early May Bank Holiday but some of its offices will be closed on Monday 4 May 2026.

Community organisations in Barrow are being invited to apply for a new Capital Investment Fund aimed at transforming community spaces and improving wellbeing for residents.

Proposed changes to conservation areas in two Westmorland and Furness towns have been approved by Cabinet.

An independent Chair has been appointed to oversee how £20 million of Government investment should be spent to benefit communities in central Barrow.

Having made the decision to place Mansion House on the market, Westmorland and Furness Council are taking steps to secure the site in the coming days. This will involve removing public access to the car parks at the front and rear.

The first of six drop-in sessions takes place on Monday to give communities the chance to find out more about the next phase of ‘community-backed’ proposals for 20mph speed limits.