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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.