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A temporary pop-up pump track proved a huge success with hundreds of Penrith residents who took part in a week of outdoor fun near Penrith Leisure Centre from Saturday 27 September to Friday 3 October.

Ahead of National Hate Crime Awareness Week (Saturday 11 to Saturday 18 October 2025), the Council is reaffirming its commitment to ensuring everyone feels safe, respected and able to thrive in Westmorland and Furness.

A new Taxi Licencing Policy proposed by the Council aims to ensure consistently high standards of taxi services across the area so that residents, workers, and visitors can expect a safe, professional, and reliable service wherever they travel.

Westmorland and Furness Council is one of six local authorities taking part in a national pilot programme, commissioned by the Department for Education, to work with families who need therapeutic support.

Team Barrow has partnered with Be the Business to launch an online support directory designed to help local SMEs and entrepreneurs.

Westmorland and Furness Council has announced that it has appointed Miranda Cannon as its new Chief Executive.

Westmorland and Furness Council have confirmed it will continue to support families during the upcoming October half term holiday with Free School Meal (FSM) vouchers, funded through the Household Support Fund.

Councillors today took another step towards the setting up of a new Mayor-led authority for Cumbria.

As the three-week programme of creative engagement events and activities draws to a close, the online survey remains open, with paper copies available at local libraries, leisure centres and community hubs across Eden.

Exciting line-up of car brands and exhibitors announced for upcoming EV open day event.