Westmorland and Furness Council News

Early indications suggest average Level 3 results in the Westmorland and Furness area have increased compared to 2023. The rise is pleasing as grade boundaries have been reported as reverting back to pre-pandemic levels.

Sixth form and college students across the Westmorland and Furness area are set to receive their A level and Tech level results today (Thursday 15 August).

Barrow Market traders are settling in to their fantastic new home while work starts on the multi-million pound rejuvenation of the Market Hall. 

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the County of Cumbria, and we're shining a spotlight on the exceptional businesses in our region that have earned the prestigious King’s Awards for Enterprise

The pop-up pump track is FREE for people to enjoy from Tuesday 13 to Friday 16 August, 24 hours a day, at Vickerstown Park, Walney Island

Council officially opens area of reflection and remembrance within Barrow Park.

Council launches new grant finding tool for communities and businesses.

Adult Learning Service for Cumbria launches new programme of courses for the 2024/25 academic year.

Contractors and consultants who will be working with Westmorland and Furness Council on over £0.5 billion of capital works over the next 5 years, came together recently for their first supplier event, to launch the new programme of future projects.

Townsfolk and representatives from Westmorland and Furness Council, Duddon Parish Council and Lancashire County Council gathered in Broughton-in-Furness for the 431st edition of an ancient ceremony marking the August Fair and renewal of the town’s market charter.