Image Council supports men’s mental health campaign Council showing support for Andy’s Man Club by bringing messages of men’s mental health awareness to streets of Barrow and Kendal. 19 March 2026
Image Member of Youth Parliament selected for Westmorland and Furness New Member of Youth Parliament elected for Westmorland and Furness 19 March 2026
Image Thousands of free trees handed out across Westmorland and Furness Over 58,000 free tree saplings handed out to communities across Westmorland and Furness. 18 March 2026
Image Last chance to apply for 2026 apprenticeship vacancies Time is running out to apply for apprenticeship opportunities with Westmorland and Furness Council. Applications close at midnight on Sunday 22 March 2026. 16 March 2026
Image Highlighting the contribution of social workers on World Social Work Day The Council is proud to recognise World Social Work Day today, Tuesday 17 March 2026, celebrating this year’s theme of ‘Co‑building Hope and Harmony’. 16 March 2026
Image Story trail celebrates folklore and history at Grange Library A story trail celebrating local folklore and history has taken pride of place in the grounds of Grange Library. 13 March 2026
Image Plans to improve a historic bandstand in Castle Park, Penrith A bandstand at Penrith’s Castle Park is set to be revitalised as a part of plans to create a welcoming, accessible event space for the community. 13 March 2026
Image Council introducing garden waste service subscription New subscription-based garden waste collection service for Westmorland and Furness from 1 April 2026. 13 March 2026
Image Three bridges replaced on popular route thanks to countryside access team Access has been restored to a popular countryside walk in one of the most beautiful parts of Westmorland and Furness. 13 March 2026
Image Essential maintenance to be carried out on Kendal footbridge Dockray footbridge in Kendal is set to be closed between certain times over seven working days for essential maintenance 13 March 2026