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We are gathering experiences of people who are Kinship Carers, or of young people who have experienced kinship care, so we can work together to shape and improve the future for kinship carers.

Twenty-four community-backed 20mph speed limits have received final approval and will be introduced across Westmorland and Furness in 2026.

Westmorland and Furness Council has approved its Leader and Deputy Leader as its representatives on the new Cumbria Combined Authority (CCA).

From festive activities and holiday programmes to ongoing universal and targeted support, this newsletter highlights some of the wonderful work taking place this season and the partnerships that make it possible.

Work has begun on a major extension at Beaconside Church of England Primary School in Penrith, creating additional school places and expanding specialist provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Westmorland and Furness Council has expressed its deep concern and disappointment at changes proposed by government to the funding of services.

Westmorland and Furness Council has welcomed the news that the government’s Access for All programme will fund detailed design work on accessibility upgrades at Ulverston train station.

Following Sport England and council investment in 2025 to install triple glazing, Appleby Leisure Centre is receiving further investment this Spring, to bring more carbon and energy saving benefits to the building.

Work is progressing on a bid that could secure funding for an even more ambitious redevelopment of The Coro in Ulverston.

Update on works to repair a significant landslip that has closed part of the A592 at High Kingate, just before the Kirkstone Pass.