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Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council are running a free online information session this week to showcase their apprenticeship opportunities.

With many businesses across Cumbria now using the various improved connectivity options available to them to increase sales, work more efficiently and showcase what they have to offer, there has never been a better time to check to see what options are available in your area.

Westmorland and Furness Council is progressing with the £2.9 million project to build a 40-place Alternative Provision at Channelside, to provide education for children who will benefit from alternative education provision. 

The hard work and dedication of social workers at Westmorland and Furness Council is being celebrated this week to mark World Social Work Day (March 19). 

An ambitious project to provide state-of-the-art learning facilities for those studying a range of further education courses in Barrow is on track and entering its final phase.

Westmorland and Furness Council's Cabinet will be asked on Tuesday (March 26) to agree in principle the £5 million pledged by government to set up and support the Team Barrow Delivery Board.

Customers, staff and the wider community have welcomed the opening of a new Changing Places toilet at Barrow Park Leisure Centre.

Statements from our Cabinet members on the situation with Ulverston Library, along with comprehensive answers to key questions about Ulverston Library service, including current situation with King's Road, options appraisal work and next steps.

Westmorland and Furness Council’s iconic Windermere Ferry will be taken out of the water in April 2024 for its five-yearly refit and full inspection.

An expanded temporary library facility for Ulverston is nearing completion in The Coro.