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Unsafe counterfeit good seized from the market fields at Appleby Horse Fair in 2025

Trading Standards seize £38,000 of unsafe counterfeit goods at Appleby Horse Fair

Trading Standards Officers from Westmorland and Furness Council, supported by Cumbria Police and the Anti-Counterfeiting Group, seized over £38,000 worth of unsafe counterfeit goods from the market fields at this year’s Appleby Horse Fair.

10 June 2025

Performers at Kendal Torchlight Carnival

Council says apply now for £260,000 arts, culture and events windfall

People involved in the world-renowned arts, culture, heritage, festivals and events scene of Westmorland and Furness are being urged to apply for two major grant funds worth a total of just over £260,000.

14 May 2025

Two Lake Wardens on a jetty at Windermere, holding the Red Ensign flag.

Council puts veterans at the heart of VE Day 80 celebrations

Veterans were honoured, flags raised and tea parties held as Westmorland and Furness Council marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

13 May 2025

View of the new coffee shop in Barrow Town Hall showing tables, chairs and counter area

New community café opens in Barrow Town Hall

A new community café will open its doors in Barrow Town Hall on 14 May.

13 May 2025

Have your say on the future of nature recovery across Cumbria

The council has launched a consultation asking for feedback on the draft Cumbria Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) which will shape the future of nature recovery across Cumbria.

12 May 2025

Cumbria Fostering shines a light on ‘the power of relationships’ this Foster Care Fortnight

This Foster Care Fortnight (12- 25 May), Cumbria Fostering is calling on local people to consider fostering by sharing the stories of our incredible foster carers in a new short film.

10 May 2025

An artist's impression of how the lido will look.

Grange Lido opening date delayed

It has become clear during the latter phases of the Grange Lido project that the concrete repairs require further assessment in order to complete the investment in this much-valued asset.

9 May 2025

New director for Westmorland and Furness Council

Westmorland and Furness Council has appointed a new director to its leadership team. David Hodgkinson will be the new Director of Resources (s151 Officer) for the authority.

8 May 2025

new lounge and games room at Lakeland House

Newly refurbished youth hub gets the thumbs up from users

Works to refurbish and modernise facilities at youth organisation in Barrow have recently completed, much to the excitement of Drop Zone participants based at Lakeland House.

8 May 2025

Cumbria’s Adult Learning Service celebrates Matrix accreditation success

Adult Learning Service for Cumbria celebrates Matrix accreditation following latest three-yearly assessment.

7 May 2025

Council sets priorities for year ahead

Published today (Wednesday 7 May) following the council’s Annual General Meeting, the Annual Plan sets out key priorities for 2025-26, aiming to deliver real benefits for residents, businesses and visitors across Westmorland and Furness.

7 May 2025

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