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Council libraries hosting range of activities for Green Libraries Week.

A Barrow shop has been ordered to close for three months following a joint operation by Westmorland and Furness Trading Standards and Barrow Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Child Friendly Westmorland and Furness is a whole-council commitment to prioritising the rights, needs, and well-being of our children, ensuring they grow up in safe, supportive environments that encourage and value their participation.

Youth club activities, village hall refurbishments, a cycle pump track and new play park equipment are among a wide range of projects benefitting from more than £46,000 of funding in the latest round of two community grant programmes.

As part of a £37.7 million highways investment programme to improve and repair defective drainage and road surfaces, works will be starting at the end of October on a two-phase scheme on the A592 at Glenridding and Patterdale.

Everybody interested in the future of Market Place in Kendal is being invited to share their views about planned redevelopment work.

Westmorland and Furness Council’s Environmental Health Team have been shortlisted for the inaugural Withnall Partnership Award at this year’s prestigious RSPCA PawPrints Awards.

Westmorland and Furness Council today published the findings of an independent report into its services and development from the Local Government Association, the national membership body for councils in England.

Please share your thoughts on Westmorland and Furness’ proposed school admissions arrangements for 2027/28. The consultation is open 24 October to 4 December 2025.

Twenty-four community-backed 20mph speed limits will be progressed to the next stage across Westmorland and Furness in 2026.