Westmorland and Furness Council News

Statement of Persons Nominated for Barrow by-elections published

By-elections will be held in the Hawcoat and Newbarns Ward of Westmorland and Furness Council and the Hawcoat ward of Barrow Town Council on Thursday 4 June 2026. The Returning Officer has published a Statement of Persons Nominated for each election.

7 May 2026

Part of the interactive Escape to Safety exhibition

Students experience powerful refugee journey exhibition

Hundreds of students at Kendal College stepped into the shoes of refugees thanks to a powerful, walk-through interactive experience called Escape to Safety in a successful project by Westmorland and Furness Council.

14 May 2026

Urgent action following bridge weight restriction breaches

Urgent action is being taken to protect two Kendal bridges from the risk of damage or collapse after repeated breaches of weight restrictions.

12 May 2026

Update on the Thorncliffe Crematorium in Barrow

Work has started on repairs to Thorncliffe Crematorium in Barrow following the recent fire.

12 May 2026

Bradley Wiggins riding a yellow bike and wearing a yellow top and cycling helmet, with spectators in the background

Cumbria to be showcased at international business event

The benefits of investing in Cumbria will be showcased at a three-day business conference.

12 May 2026

Funding available for arts and culture sector in Eden and Furness

The arts, culture, heritage, festivals and events sector in Eden and Furness are invited to apply for new grant fund totalling at £94,000.

11 May 2026

Cumbria Fostering calls for more carers during Foster Care Fortnight

Residents across Cumbria are being encouraged to consider fostering as part of Foster Care Fortnight (11–24 May 2026), the UK’s largest awareness-raising campaign for foster care.

11 May 2026

2. Westmorland and Furness Council receive the Gold Award at Kendal Town Hall

Council honoured with Gold Award for supporting Armed Forces community

Westmorland and Furness Council has been honoured with the highest accolade available for organisations that demonstrate outstanding support for the Armed Forces community.

11 May 2026

One of the proposed sites for a zebra crossing on Springfield Road in Ulverston, just north of the junction to Springfield Park Road.

New pedestrian crossings proposed to support safer school journeys in Ulverston

Members of the public are being asked for their views on a proposal to introduce two new zebra crossings on Springfield Road in Ulverston.

8 May 2026

Changes to Westmorland and Furness Council Cabinet

Cllr Giles Archibald stepped down from Cabinet with effect from yesterday’s (7 May) annual council meeting.

8 May 2026

Westmorland and Furness Council leaflets

Council sets priorities for year ahead

Improving services, making best use of resources and driving forward growth are among the key priorities set out in Westmorland and Furness Council’s Annual Plan.

7 May 2026

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