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A new bridge at Grizebeck is set to open next month, marking a major milestone in Westmorland and Furness Council’s A595 improvement scheme.

Council agrees new Nature Strategy marking significant step forward in protecting and restoring nature and biodiversity across Westmorland and Furness.

Cumbria will have a new Mayor-led strategic authority, unlocking substantial additional powers and funding to drive economic regeneration across the county.

A temporary pop-up pump track proved a huge success with hundreds of Penrith residents who took part in a week of outdoor fun near Penrith Leisure Centre from Saturday 27 September to Friday 3 October.

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.