Image Westmorland and Furness council expands support for people to quit smoking Westmorland and Furness Council is stepping up its commitment to help residents quit smoking for good. 7 January 2025
Image Hopes are high that housing renewal project will be catalyst for long-lasting change A redesigned Brilliant Barrow Town Deal project is aiming to be the catalyst for widespread, long-lasting transformational community change. 6 January 2025
Image Dock Museum prepares for essential maintenance Essential maintenance is to be carried out on Barrow Dock Museum’s specialised heating system. 23 December 2024
Image Hundreds of young people and their families supported by education travel grants A total of £303,737 has been granted to young people through a new grant scheme to help pay for travel to access education and training. 23 December 2024
Image Traders' dedication hailed as historic Market Hall closes for revitalisation work Expressions of interest are invited for traders and other businesses who may be interested in operating in Kendal Market when it reopens. 19 December 2024
Image Council’s new cycling path on track to open in Spring 2025 Works are progressing on the active travel scheme that will create a dedicated walking, wheeling and cycling route on Walney Island from the Promenade to Earnse Bay 19 December 2024
Image Council holds festive gatherings for armed forces veterans Dozens of armed forces veterans came together to celebrate Christmas 2024 and share memories at three events held by Westmorland and Furness Council. 18 December 2024
Image Unlicensed scrap collector ordered to pay £2,323 A Carlisle court has ordered a man to pay £2,323 for collecting scrap metal in the Westmorland and Furness area without a licence. 18 December 2024
Image Westmorland and Furness Council protects frontline services and seeks views on funding the future The council has today launched a consultation on its budget proposals which will run until 17 January 2025. 17 December 2024
Image Funding recommendation to support Barrow town centre rejuvenation New funding has been recommended to further support a multi-million pound rejuvenation of Barrow town centre. 17 December 2024