Landowners are being reminded that the statutory window to correct mistaken registrations of common land and village greens will close in just over a year’s time.
Westmorland and Furness Council has launched a Community Conversation on the future of care for older residents. Called ‘A place called home: your living choices in later life’ the council will be asking residents to think about their hopes and preferences for future living arrangements and care as they get older and may need more support to remain independent.
A community tree planting event linked to the A595 Grizebeck improvement scheme has been postponed and will now take place on Monday 13 April 2026. Sustained heavy rainfall throughout February has left the site saturated and ground unsuitable for planting at this time.
Key stakeholders came together recently to celebrate the start of works on a major expansion project at at Beaconside Church of England Primary School in Penrith. Three new classrooms are being built, funded by Section 106 housing developer contributions, to create additional school places and expand specialist provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
More than 100 young girls are taking part in a project in Barrow creating better access to football for girls – as a legacy in the town of the home-grown Lionesses double Euros winner Georgia Stanway.
More than 40 Cumbrian organisations showcased all the exciting opportunities the region has to offer at a packed economic showcase event at the Houses of Parliament.
