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Unlicensed scrap metal collector who challenged the Council to ‘catch him’ is prosecuted

Environmental Enforcement Officers at Westmorland and Furness Council have successfully prosecuted an unlicensed scrap metal collector, after gaining evidence of months of illegal activity.

27 September 2023

Council prepares for Storm Agnes

On Wednesday afternoon and through the evening the current forecast is for strong rain and wind gusts predicted to reach up to 70mph.

27 September 2023

Powerful new recruitment film and campaign aims to show that ‘Any of Us’ have the potential to be foster carers

Cumbria Fostering set to launch latest recruitment campaign across the county with release of a powerful new film created in collaboration with more than 80 other local authority fostering services.

26 September 2023

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Westmorland and Furness Libraries embrace sustainability for Green Libraries Week 2023

From 2 October 2023 to 8 October 2023 a dynamic line up of activities and events which aim to promote eco-consciousness while bringing the community together will be hosted.

26 September 2023

Ulverston pop-up library opening tomorrow

A ‘pop-up’ library service will open its doors in Ulverston tomorrow (21 September).

20 September 2023

Cllr Virginia Taylor, Westmorland and Furness Council Cabinet Member for Sustainable Communities and Localities, marked the occasion with an official ribbon cutting alongside Westmorland and Furness Council Leader, Cllr Jonathan Brook.

Kendal community celebrates investment in historic library building

A variety of families, visitors and dignitaries came to join in the celebrations and enjoy the wonderful range of activities and workshops on offer

19 September 2023

Kendal town centre gateway gets underway

Construction of a new pedestrian-friendly ‘gateway’ into Kendal town centre started on Monday 18 September.

19 September 2023

Pop-up library to open in Ulverston next week

A ‘pop-up’ library service will begin in Ulverston next week following the closure of the town’s library building at the start of the month.

15 September 2023

Artistic impression of Sandgate School building project

£6m SEND school expansion project underway

Work on a major £6m construction project to expand a school in Kendal for children with Special Educational Needs has begun this week.

14 September 2023

Plan to reduce youth offending in Westmorland and Furness approved

Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet have approved a plan to reduce the number of children and young people entering the youth justice system.

14 September 2023

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