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This National Adoption Week (20–26 October), Adoption Cumbria is proudly supporting the national You Can Adopt campaign, which is challenging the myths and misconceptions that prevent people from coming forward to adopt.

The council is working with communities to provide more locally accessible support to prepare for and respond to flooding emergencies.

Residents are being urged to have their say about changes to conservation areas in Penrith and Barrow.

Local communities joined together in Carleton Park, Penrith, to celebrate the official opening of a new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA).

A project to make Appleby and Penrith Leisure Centres more energy efficient and sustainable has recently completed, thanks to funding from Sport England’s Swimming Pool Support Fund.

Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet has approved a new Sustainable Building Strategy, which will shape the way council buildings and schools are refurbished and constructed in the years ahead.

A major investment in education in Barrow has reached its final milestone, with the completion of works at the new Channelside Alternative Provision, which opened to students for this academic year.

Countdown to Council's free EV open day event taking place this Saturday at Kendal Leisure Centre, 10am to 2pm.

Westmorland and Furness Council has today approved its Fleet Decarbonisation and Replacement Strategy 2025–2035, marking a major step forward in the authority’s commitment to achieving carbon net zero.

Join us at a public meeting next week to hear feedback from a recent engagement on thoughts, opinions and ideas on how The Coro in Ulverston can be shaped for the future.