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Westmorland and Furness Council is one of six local authorities taking part in a national pilot programme, commissioned by the Department for Education, to work with families who need therapeutic support.

A new Taxi Licencing Policy proposed by the Council aims to ensure consistently high standards of taxi services across the area so that residents, workers, and visitors can expect a safe, professional, and reliable service wherever they travel.

Team Barrow has partnered with Be the Business to launch an online support directory designed to help local SMEs and entrepreneurs.

Ahead of National Hate Crime Awareness Week (Saturday 11 to Saturday 18 October 2025), the Council is reaffirming its commitment to ensuring everyone feels safe, respected and able to thrive in Westmorland and Furness.

Westmorland and Furness Council have confirmed it will continue to support families during the upcoming October half term holiday with Free School Meal (FSM) vouchers, funded through the Household Support Fund.

Councillors today took another step towards the setting up of a new Mayor-led authority for Cumbria.

Westmorland and Furness Council has announced that it has appointed Miranda Cannon as its new Chief Executive.

As the three-week programme of creative engagement events and activities draws to a close, the online survey remains open, with paper copies available at local libraries, leisure centres and community hubs across Eden.

Residents across Westmorland and Furness Council are celebrating their communities becoming safer due to 20mph schemes.

Exciting line-up of car brands and exhibitors announced for upcoming EV open day event.