Westmorland and Furness Council News

Nominations have opened for the Kendal Highgate Ward by-election for Kendal Town Council. The date of this by-election has been rearranged from Thursday 27 March, following the sad death of candidate, Phil Clayton.

Cumbrian residents are being warned of the dangers of taking fake prescription drugs which may have been bought online, through messaging chats or on the street

Free open day event at Castle Park, Penrith with range of free activities throughout the day for all ages and abilities.

Joint release from Westmorland & Furness Council, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NEN ICB) and Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (LSC ICB).

Free football sessions for young people this Easter at Barrow Astro Turf Pitches in Barrow Park.

The Connecting Cumbria team is encouraging businesses to check what broadband and mobile connectivity is available in their area, as access to faster, more reliable services continues to expand.

Starting on Monday 7 April, a three week restoration programme will repair and restore parts of the historic masonry of Lincolns Bridge, Sedbergh on the A684.

Westmorland and Furness schoolchildren play key role in preventing battery-related fires and protecting the environment by taking part in ‘Baa-ttery Campaign’.

Market Street in Kirkby Lonsdale has reopened to vehicles today.

Progress towards delivering on the vision for a vibrant new community of hundreds of new homes in the heart of Barrow has been showcased during a visit to mark a major milestone .