Westmorland and Furness Council News

Local Elections May 2026 – No local government elections in Westmorland and Furness

There are no scheduled local government elections due to take place in Westmorland and Furness in May of this year.

22 April 2026

New welfare support drop ins for Armed Forces community

Members of the Armed Forces community in Westmorland and Furness are invited to attend a new series of support drop ins run by Mark Kenny, the local Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) Welfare Officer.

20 March 2026

Member of Youth Parliament selected for Westmorland and Furness

New Member of Youth Parliament elected for Westmorland and Furness

19 March 2026

Next steps agreed in Barrow town centre transformation

Councillors have agreed the next steps in a multi-million pound programme to transform Barrow town centre.

19 March 2026

Close up of bin wagon with new Andy's Man Club livery

Council supports men’s mental health campaign

Council showing support for Andy’s Man Club by bringing messages of men’s mental health awareness to streets of Barrow and Kendal.

19 March 2026

Cumbria springs Into Easter with a focus on digital connectivity

As Cumbria prepares for the Easter season, local businesses are highlighting how essential strong digital connectivity is for tourism, rural enterprise and community life.

19 March 2026

Council staff and volunteers at the sapling handout in Barrow

Thousands of free trees handed out across Westmorland and Furness

Over 58,000 free tree saplings handed out to communities across Westmorland and Furness.

18 March 2026

World Social Work Day 2026 banner Co-building Hope and Harmony

Highlighting the contribution of social workers on World Social Work Day

The Council is proud to recognise World Social Work Day today, Tuesday 17 March 2026, celebrating this year’s theme of ‘Co‑building Hope and Harmony’.

16 March 2026

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

Last chance to apply for 2026 apprenticeship vacancies

Time is running out to apply for apprenticeship opportunities with Westmorland and Furness Council. Applications close at midnight on Sunday 22 March 2026.

16 March 2026

Three bridges have been replaced in Swindale Wood, in Stainmore Parish, near Brough

Three bridges replaced on popular route thanks to countryside access team

Access has been restored to a popular countryside walk in one of the most beautiful parts of Westmorland and Furness.

13 March 2026

Cllr Barbara Marion Jayson Penrith South

Penrith South by-election result declared

Liberal Democrat Barbara Jayson is the newly elected Westmorland and Furness Council Member for Penrith South after winning a by-election held in the ward on Thursday 12 March.

13 March 2026

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