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More wildflowers set to flourish across Eden thanks to additional funding to support pollinators.

HM Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria, Mr Alexander Scott, is pleased to announce the appointment of six new Deputy Lieutenants, starting from today (1st October 2025), recognising their exceptional contributions to public service, community engagement, and the voluntary sector.

Stoptober is back for 2025, and Westmorland and Furness Council is offering more support than ever to help people quit smoking for good this October and into the future.

Cabinet members today confirmed they were ‘minded to’ consent to the establishment of a new Mayoral-led authority for Cumbria.

The Council’s Health and Adults Scrutiny Committee has recommended that a full public consultation should take place on proposals affecting the intensive care unit at Furness General Hospital.

Taxpayers will be saved millions of pounds after the award of a contract to introduce new software to assist in administering Revenues and Benefits across the Westmorland and Furness Council area.

Westmorland and Furness Council has celebrated its largest ever intake of apprentices, as more than 30 new starters came together for a series of welcome events this week.

Council launches new campaign to help residents 'foil in love' with recycling.

Council housing tenants are invited to share their views on a new draft strategy that explains how they can get involved in shaping housing services.

Councillors are preparing for final meetings which will decide whether to establish a new Mayor-led authority for Cumbria.