The Children & Young People’s Emotional Health and Wellbeing Directory brings together services and resources across Westmorland and Furness to support the emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people.
Cllr Andrew Jarvis, the council’s Cabinet Member for Finance, said initial assessment of this week’s local authorities funding allocation for the three years from 2026/27 was every bit as bleak as had been anticipated.
Today marks a major milestone for Cumbria as the Government has laid the Statutory Instrument in Parliament to formally establish the Cumbria Combined Authority. This is the final legislative step before the creation of a new Mayoral Combined Authority for our region early next year.
Held at Penrith Library on the first Monday of each month from 10am to 3pm, the drop-in sessions are open to anyone aged 16 or over, whether seeking support for themselves or guidance on behalf of a friend, relative or colleague.
Support for the Armed Forces community in Westmorland and Furness has been strengthened with the appointment of a dedicated Welfare Officer based at Furness General Hospital in Barrow.
