Westmorland and Furness Council News

Residents across South Cumbria are being invited to take part in a series of free community health events designed to support heart health and promote healthier lifestyles for all ages. The events are part of a new Healthy Hearts pilot programme, delivered by Westmorland and Furness Council and funded by the Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB. They will bring practical support directly into communities, helping people access advice and services in a friendly and accessible way.

Work is progressing well on repairs and reinstatement works on the A592 at High Kingate following the landslip in November.

Business owners and operators are being asked for their views and insight to inform future economic support strategies and policies in Westmorland and Furness.

The Cumbria Nutrient Neutrality Partnership is pleased to announce that the Cumbria Nutrient Credit Scheme is now live.

Kendal Town Hall, South Lakeland House and the South Lakeland House car park will be closed on Saturday 15 August and Sunday 16 August to allow essential electrical distribution works to be carried out.

Appleby Leisure Centre reopened recently, following the completion of the latest round of works, which will bring significant energy saving benefits to the building.

Volunteers who care for a scenic coastal railway station are planning for their biggest event of the year as part of Community Rail Week 2026 (Monday 1 – Sunday 7 June).

Grants of up to £49,999 are being made available to rural micro and small businesses in Cumbria.

People will Give a Day to Kendal across next week, supporting community-inspired projects to make a visible and lasting difference to the town.

Cumbria has set out its ambitions to turn the global spotlight of the 2027 Tour de France into long-term economic gains, as it promoted a range of major development projects at a national investment conference.