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Initial work to prepare for a multi-million pound transformation of Kendal's historic Indoor Market Hall has been completed.

1–7 August 2025 is World Breastfeeding Week and Westmorland and Furness Council is joining the celebration

The Connecting Cumbria team is encouraging everyone to check what broadband and mobile connectivity is now available in their area.

Westmorland and Furness Council has welcomed the findings and recommendations from the recent Cumbria Climate Assembly.

Eleven new subsidised bus services across Westmorland and Furness have now been operating since Spring, and the summer holidays mean more people can get about to more places without having to use a car. Amongst the new routes is the 105 linking Greystoke and Penrith, which can be used to visit Greystoke Castle, the village's open air heated swimming pool and other attractions.

A commitment from Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner to work with the council to tackle problems with fly-camping, inconsiderate parking and related anti-social behaviour in areas of the Lakes has been welcomed.

Westmorland and Furness Council has announced that its Chief Executive Sam Plum is retiring at the end of this year (Dec 2025).

Westmorland and Furness Council has joined the congratulations to Barrow-born Lioness Georgia Stanway after she won her second European Women's Championship winners’ medal with the England team on Sunday.

Works have started on a new multi-use games area that will create an all-weather pitch for people to enjoy a variety of sports and activities at Carleton Park, Penrith.

Young people in Westmorland and Furness will again this year receive support to access education and training. We know that transport plays a vital role in providing access to education and skills, particularly in rural locations. The 16-19 Education Travel Bursary programme will open again to new applicants from GCSE results day on 21 August.