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Westmorland and Furness Council has stressed its commitment to securing a future with partners for Barrow’s Nan Tait Centre.

Westmorland and Furness Council is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for Castle Park in Penrith once again. The council-run cemeteries in Penrith and Alston have also earned the internationally recognised standard for parks and green spaces which this year celebrates its 30th year.

The vision to open up Penrith Town Hall to complement and boost the town's cultural and creative sectors has taken a major step forward.

Westmorland & Furness Council has today, 14 July, approved a new Home to School Transport Policy which will create a more financially sustainable service. The new policy (subject to call-in) will also deliver what we are required to do as a Council and ensure continued access to education, for eligible families across the area.

Westmorland and Furness Council is going The Extra Mile for rural communities with the launch of a new flexible, bookable bus service.

Answers to your questions about the A592 landslip, including information about re-opening and work carrried out.

An important Lake District road closed by a major landslip will re-open next Friday (17 July).

The views of children from across Westmorland and Furness were brought together at a ‘Discovery Day’ at Kendal Town Hall, exploring how the area can be made into the best place to grow up.

New bus services are being launched this summer because of work between Westmorland and Furness Council and local bus operators.

Westmorland and Furness Council is applying for government funding to replace two bridges near Kendal.