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Partner agencies have been working together in response to the impact of strong winds from Storm Eowyn, providing support to any residents, communities and businesses affected by the weather. This has included dealing with power outages, road accidents, as well as clearing debris and fallen trees from roads.

Agencies across Cumbria are issuing early advice to keep people safe ahead of an amber weather warning issued for the county, which comes into effect on Friday 24 January.

Windermere Ferry will be out of service for up to three weeks of works as the Council further invests in the reliability of ‘Mallard’.

Nominations have opened for the Eamont and Shap ward at Westmorland and Furness Council, recently vacated by the retirement of Cllr Neil Hughes.

Council announces new Cultural Framework designed to strengthen arts and culture as key drivers of health, well-being, and economic growth across the area.

A strategy has been agreed that aims to bring 10% of empty homes back into use each year for the next five years.

Westmorland and Furness Council will mark this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) by lighting up buildings and flying the HMD flag.

Council approves new Housing Strategy aimed at ensuring everyone in the area has access to high-quality, affordable, and sustainable housing.

Projects aimed at helping boost the visitor, heritage and cultural offer of Kirkby Stephen are set to see significant progress this month.

The council is conducting a survey to learn more about how people are currently contacting the council.