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The council has been made aware that the GMB union has issued a further notice of industrial action commencing 13 November to be taken by some of its members working on the waste and environmental services contract in the Eden area.

Cumbria Fostering is pleased to announce that Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council are among five local authorities to receive funding of more than £1m to boost foster carer recruitment in the region.

Residents are advised to travel with caution as 80mph winds hit coastal areas of Westmorland and Furness today (Monday 13 November).

Local traders will be offering a wintry wonderland of home-made crafts, produce and gifts at Barrow’s November Winter Fayre on Friday 17 November 2023.

A PACKAGE of free, expert advice and support is available in Barrow for budding entrepreneurs and individuals considering a move to self-employment.

The first stage of a £1 million project to make it easier for people to walk, cycle and travel in sustainable ways in Westmorland and Furness has been given the go-ahead.

Final refurbishment works on Barrow’s iconic Jubilee Bridge will start on Monday 13 November with minimal disruption for road users.

Ulverston Community Enterprises and its subsidiary charity have made the difficult decision to pass responsibility for the operation of The Coro back over to the local authority at the end of the year.

Westmorland and Furness Council is illuminating landmarks over the weekend to mark Armistice Day (11 November) and Remembrance Sunday (12 November).

The deadline for expressions of interest in registering land for Biodiversity Net Gain, or to provide mitigation for the removal of phosphorus from a river catchment, has been extended to the end of November 2023.