Image Delight as new Changing Places toilet opens at Barrow Park Leisure Centre Customers, staff and the wider community have welcomed the opening of a new Changing Places toilet at Barrow Park Leisure Centre. 18 March 2024
Image Windermere Ferry gets ready for April inspection and upgrades Westmorland and Furness Council’s iconic Windermere Ferry will be taken out of the water in April 2024 for its five-yearly refit and full inspection. 14 March 2024
Image New temporary library for Ulverston nears completion An expanded temporary library facility for Ulverston is nearing completion in The Coro. 12 March 2024
Image Poolpod officially opens at Kendal Leisure Centre A state-of-the-art pool lift inspired by Paralympic swimmers has been officially opened at Kendal Leisure Centre by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria, Mr Alexander Scott. 11 March 2024
Image New Maps Feature Walks To Live Longer Better A series of maps featuring local walks to live longer better have been launched. 11 March 2024
Image Grange Prom and Lido rejuvenation project is taking shape Grange's £6.8million Lido and Prom restoration project is on track to be completed this summer. 8 March 2024
Image Final call for Penrith residents to shape new parking permit process Penrith residents and those that work in the area are encouraged to take part in the Council's consultation by Friday 8 March. 5 March 2024
Image One in four adopted Cumbrian children placed with LGBT families One in four Cumbrian children placed for adoption in the last 3 years were adopted by LGBTQ+ families, new figures reveal. 4 March 2024
Image £250,000 pledged to support cultural organisations A total of £250,000 has been pledged to cultural organisations in Westmorland and Furness through the council's new Culture Recovery Support Fund. 4 March 2024
Image 97% of pupils secure place at first choice secondary Of 2,168 applicants across the county applying for secondary school places in September 2024, 2,099 were allocated their first preference. 1 March 2024