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Apply for a 20mph speed limit

Communities are welcomed to apply for 20mph speed limits and zones in residential areas, towns and villages in Westmorland and Furness.

4 December 2023

Waste and recycling collections suspended in South Lakeland

The decision has been taken to suspend today’s waste and recycling collections in the South Lakeland area due to the ongoing major weather incident.

4 December 2023

Highways teams work tirelessly to clear road network

Update on the work of our amazing highways teams, who have been working continuously through the weekend dealing with the heavy snow fall and icy conditions on our roads.

4 December 2023

A roast turkey with a price tag for £4000.

Residents urged to be vigilant of loan sharks this Christmas

1 December 2023

Announcing the 2023 Cumbria Sports Awards Winners

Georgia Stanway named as Cumbria’s Sports Personality of the Year for the second year running!

1 December 2023

Snowy roadside view down the Hartside Pass valley with bright blue skies

Yellow weather warning for ice and snow in Cumbria

Yellow weather warning in place for snow and ice across Cumbria. Our highways service are ready, are you?

1 December 2023

Kendal Town Hall, with blue sky and clouds in the background.

Business Improvement District for Kendal – declaration of result

The results on the renewal of Kendal BID for the next five years have been announced.

1 December 2023

Small ripe fruits of crab apple growing in an orchard

Council launches new community orchard grant scheme

Council launches new scheme to help community groups establish community orchards in their local areas.

30 November 2023

A selection of images highlighting the route to net zero including solar panels and wind turbines.

Council Leader shares area’s ambition to reach net zero at regional conference

Council Leader shares council and wider Cumbria’s ambition in drive to net zero at regional conference.

30 November 2023

Total daily commute supported by grant scheme is further than here to New Zealand

A total of £269,647 has been granted to young people through a new grant scheme to help pay for travel to access education and training.

29 November 2023

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