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Unsafe counterfeit good seized from the market fields at Appleby Horse Fair in 2025

Trading Standards seize £38,000 of unsafe counterfeit goods at Appleby Horse Fair

Trading Standards Officers from Westmorland and Furness Council, supported by Cumbria Police and the Anti-Counterfeiting Group, seized over £38,000 worth of unsafe counterfeit goods from the market fields at this year’s Appleby Horse Fair.

10 June 2025

Aerial shot of the solar farm at Sandscale Park in Barrow

New solar farm sparks greener future for council

Council completes its new 2MW solar farm at Sandscale Park in Barrow.

31 October 2024

Westmorland and Furness Occupational Therapists maintaining their professional skills and making sure they understand the experience of customers when using a hoist

Council celebrates occupational therapists in Westmorland and Furness

The vital role occupational therapists at Westmorland and Furness Council play in health, social care and society will be celebrated next week to mark Occupational Therapy Week (4-10 November).

29 October 2024

Westmorland and Furness Council's Apprenticeships badge showing 'Apprenticeships, Unlock Your Potential' in pink text.

Council unveils dynamic online platforms for aspiring apprentices

Westmorland and Furness Council has unveiled new online platforms designed to support local residents in accessing its apprenticeship opportunities.

25 October 2024

A group of children swimming in an indoor pool.

Make a splash this October half-term with 10p swims for children

24 October 2024

Ariel view looking over houses in Penrith

Notice of Penrith Neighbourhood Development Plan Referendum published

A Referendum on the adoption of the Penrith Neighbourhood Development Plan is being held on Thursday 28th November 2024.

24 October 2024

Jubilee Bridge improvements reach final stage

Final refurbishment works on Barrow’s iconic Jubilee Bridge will start on Monday 28 October with minimal disruption for road users.

24 October 2024

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Council taking action following storm damage at Earnse Bay

Westmorland and Furness Council is responding to damage caused by Storm Ashley which washed away a section of a well-used footpath at Earnse Bay in Barrow.

24 October 2024

A man using a chewing gum removal machine on a pavement.

Funding awarded to tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum on streets

Action to remove the chewing gum blighting streets in Westmorland and Furness is moving full steam ahead thanks to a £27,500 grant to tackle the issue.

24 October 2024

Council introduces new Customer Charter

Westmorland and Furness Council has launched a new Customer Charter, reaffirming its commitment to placing customers at the heart of everything it does.

22 October 2024

National Care Leavers Week 28 October-2 November celebrated in Westmorland and Furness

Westmorland and Furness celebrate National Care Leavers Experience Week by planting 3 ‘Positivitrees’ in Kendal, Barrow and Penrith.

22 October 2024

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