Westmorland and Furness Council has formally signed the Dying to Work Charter, taking a proactive step to strengthen support for employees diagnosed with terminal illnesses.
Approval has been given to investigate the extension of 25 bus routes introduced or improved with the help of council financial support over the last two years, and also to investigate the introduction of up to seven new bus services.
The service will be providing a new digital platform that will speed up and improve access to services and reduce some of the traditional barriers that people encounter when accessing sexual health clinics.
A Barrow shop has been ordered to remain closed for a further three months following continued criminal activity uncovered by Westmorland and Furness Trading Standards and Cumbria Police.