Westmorland and Furness Council News

Changes to the way planning decisions are made will come in to force at the end of October.

Changes to the way planning decisions are made will come in to force at the end of October.

Westmorland and Furness Council is promoting an enhanced Pass Plus scheme aimed at developing young drivers' skills and confidence, while helping to reduce casualties on our roads.

Children, families and the wider Alston community are set to benefit from major investment in local education, as the Department for Education (DfE) are now in a position to formally confirm, working in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council and the Alston Moor Federation, the rebuilding of Samuel Kings School and Alston Primary School as part of the national school rebuilding programme, following extensive feasibility and scoping work over recent months. This will involve redevelopment of the Church Road site in Alston to provide primary and secondary provision.

The first-ever South Lakes Youth Work Summit, hosted by the South Lakes Youth Work Network (SLYWN) on 5 September, brought together youth workers, volunteers, trustees, community organisations and partners from across South Lakeland for a day of learning, connection and inspiration.

People are being invited to share their views on proposals to improve walking and cycling access to the Sandgate area of Penrith town centre.

Applications for next round of Council’s Greening Businesses Scheme are still open.

Westmorland and Furness Council is continuing to deliver its most ambitious school maintenance programme to date, following a packed schedule of repairs and upgrades over the summer months.

The Barrow Brilliant Futures Education Conference marked the beginning of the delivery phase of the Brilliant Futures programme, delivered by Westmorland and Furness Council and part of the work of Team Barrow under the Barrow Rising banner.

A new heating solution will soon be in place at Ulverston Market Hall as part of Westmorland and Furness Council’s commitment to maintaining buildings and supporting the local economy in the town.