Westmorland and Furness Council will continue to provide key services over the Summer Bank Holiday but some of its offices will be closed on Monday 31 August 2026.
Westmorland and Furness Council is pleased to be able to announce the continuation of the post-16 transport bursary scheme given the financial sustainability challenges the Council is facing, helping young people access post-16 education and training.
Schools across Westmorland and Furness are today welcoming their young people back to receive their GCSE results. The day marks an important milestone for pupils as they take their next step in their education, training or employment journey.
A new pocket park is set to be created in Dalton with funding from the Borderlands programme, transforming a vacant town-centre site into a new space for residents for everyday use and community events.
Work is progressing well on a significant extension at Beaconside CofE Primary School, which will create additional school places and expand specialist provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Young people across Westmorland and Furness are celebrating today as they receive their A-Level, BTEC and T Level results and take the next step towards higher education, apprenticeships, training and employment.
It is now easier than ever for families in Westmorland and Furness to start their child’s reading journey from birth. Parents registering the birth of their baby are now being offered the opportunity to get their baby’s first library card at the same time.
