Westmorland and Furness Council News

Westmorland and Furness Home to School Transport applications are open

Home to School Transport applications are now open and Westmorland and Furness Council are encouraging parents and carers of children starting mainstream secondary school in September 2024, to apply online.

1 March 2024

View of down the valley of Kirkstone Pass with the wooden-clad barriers being installed

Closure to continue Kirkstone Pass safety works

Drivers are being reminded that the next scheduled closure of an iconic Lakeland pass will start next week, as work continues to complete a multi-million pound road safety scheme.

1 March 2024

Free egg-citing activities for children over the Easter Holidays

The Westmorland and Furness Holiday Activities and Food programme is now open for booking and gives eligible children a wide range of free activities to choose over the Easter holidays.

29 February 2024

Council pays tribute to Dave Myers

29 February 2024

A686 at Langwathby Bridge to close for three nights of maintenance works

The bridge will be closed between 8pm and 6am for three consecutive nights to minimise disruptions.

28 February 2024

Pupils who have taken part in Step Up and Play with members from the sports clubs and volunteers who transport children to the activities.

Council backs scheme to help children achieve sporting ambitions

Council helping to fund successful Step Up to Play scheme to support children achieve sporting ambitions.

28 February 2024

STATEMENT: Penrith May Day parade reports

Statement regarding reports the council has 'banned' bands from taking part in May Day parade celebrations in Penrith.

23 February 2024

The Dock Museum sign in front of a lifeboat

More good news for council's Dock Museum

Council’s Dock Museum awarded title of ‘Highly Recommended Attraction 2023’ by Going Places UK.

23 February 2024

Council to host series of nature conversation events

Council to host series of nature conversation events across Westmorland and Furness throughout March.

23 February 2024

A brown wheelie bin full of garden waste

Green waste charging update

Updated statement on green waste charges affecting residents in the former Barrow Borough Council area.

23 February 2024

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