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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

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

Council launches veterans survey ahead of VE Day 80

As the nation prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, Westmorland and Furness Council is calling on organisations across the area to help improve support for local veterans.

6 May 2025

A curved stone wall. A boat. A sign that says The Dock Museum.

Dock Museum finalist for prestigious tourism award

Dock Museum has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Cumbria Tourism Awards 2025.

6 May 2025

Communities come together to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

Bunting and flags will be unfurled, beacons lit and parties and gatherings organised as communities in Westmorland and Furness come together to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

2 May 2025

Council reveals its digital ambition for public services

Westmorland and Furness Council has set out its ambition to transform services through digital innovation.

2 May 2025

Shape the future of pump tracks in Westmorland and Furness

Share your views on pump tracks and the role they could play in local communities across Westmorland and Furness.

1 May 2025

The Barrow spring and summer events leaflet for 2025.

Barrow to host packed programme of creative, cultural and family events

Barrow is the place to be this spring and summer with a wide-ranging programme of creative, cultural and family events organised over the coming months.

1 May 2025

Council urges 21,000 voters to submit new postal vote applications

People registered to vote by post in Westmorland and Furness are being advised to submit new postal vote applications in letters sent by the council’s electoral services team following changes to the applications process.

30 April 2025

Opening hours for Early May Bank Holiday 2025

Westmorland and Furness Council will continue to provide key services over the Early May Bank Holiday but some of its offices will be closed on Monday 5 May 2025.

29 April 2025

Grants approved for community-based projects in Eden

Council's Eden Locality Board approves latest series of grants to support initiatives across Eden.

29 April 2025

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