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Opening hours for Early May Bank Holiday 2025

Westmorland and Furness Council will continue to provide key services over the Early May Bank Holiday but some of its offices will be closed on Monday 5 May 2025.

29 April 2025

Some of the waste cleared from alleyways in Barrow including old mattresses and broken toys

Council’s blitz on back street litter issues

Nearly a tonne of rubbish has been cleared from back streets in Barrow as part of a targeted operation to tackle littering and fly-tipping.

2 April 2025

Allan Harty holding Green energy award in front of promotional banner

Win for council’s net zero strategy at 2025 Green Energy Awards

Westmorland and Furness Council has been confirmed as this year’s winners of the ‘Local and Public Sector Net Zero Transformation Award’ at the 2025 Green Energy Awards, hosted by Regen.

1 April 2025

Apply now for VE Day 80 street party road closures

Bunting and flags will be unfurled at street parties across Westmorland and Furness to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

1 April 2025

Eden Homelessness and Housing Advice Service moving in-house from 1 April

Council’s homelessness and housing advice service in Eden being brought in-house from 1 April.

31 March 2025

First cases of Avian Flu confirmed in Westmorland and Furness this year

The current risk to human health remains low and properly cooked poultry and poultry products, including eggs, are safe to eat.

31 March 2025

Forum café and facilities to stay open in April

Work is progressing to open a new community café in Barrow Town Hall.

28 March 2025

A motorist dropping litter out of a car window

Council determined to tackle blight of roadside litter

Westmorland and Furness Council says it is determined to tackle the issue of ‘unacceptable’ amounts of litter along the verges of the A590 approaching Barrow.

28 March 2025

Council helping veterans into employment with Guaranteed Interview Scheme

Westmorland and Furness Council is helping veterans looking for employment through its Guaranteed Interview Scheme, supporting their transition to civilian jobs.

27 March 2025

New Playground Strategy to ensure inclusive and engaging play spaces

New Playground Strategy has been agreed which aims to deliver consistent, high-quality play provision across Westmorland and Furness.

27 March 2025

Sign showing Waste into Wellbeing service

Repurposed food service grows in repurposed church sports hall

A charity that repurposes surplus food on a “pay as you can” basis in Kendal is expanding to open on three days a week from April.

26 March 2025

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