Westmorland and Furness Council is planning to use new powers from government to get unused buildings back into productive use, bringing energy, enterprise, and footfall back to our town centres.
Westmorland and Furness Council’s Adult Social Care support has been praised for its person-centred approach, support for carers, keeping people safe, and for its pro-active prevention work to support health and wellbeing.
Today Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet said it had no choice but to recommend to its Full Council increases to charges that will sadly affect every resident in the Westmorland and Furness area.
Natural England has confirmed changes to the River Eden Nutrient Neutrality catchment boundary in Cumbria, reflecting improved environmental conditions.
The North of England could play host to the Olympic and Paralympic Games for the first time in history, as Northern Mayors and Leaders today set out a clear proposition for a future UK bid to be anchored in the North of England.
Businesses and attractions are being urged to find out more and get involved with the Cumbria Coastal Route (CCR), a developing long-distance route celebrating the area’s landscape, communities and heritage.
This week marked a major milestone in the project to relocate HM Coroner’s Service for Cumbria, with the team officially moving into their new premises in Workington. Inquests will now begin to be held at the new site in Allerdale House.