Westmorland and Furness Council News

Westmorland and Furness Council has signed the Dyslexia Friendly Workplaces Pledge, demonstrating its commitment to creating a more inclusive and accessible environment for employees, residents, customers, suppliers and partners.

An important Lake District road closed by a major landslip has full re-opened today (Friday, 17 July).

Pupils at Beaconside CofE Primary School in Penrith put their engineering and teamwork skills to the test when classes took part in a STEM spaghetti challenge to design and build the tallest free-standing structure.

Seventeen more community-backed 20mph speed limits will be progressed to the next stage across Westmorland and Furness in 2026.

There is still time for people to have their say on possible ways to improve Windermere station and the surrounding area.

Westmorland and Furness Council has stressed its commitment to securing a future with partners for Barrow’s Nan Tait Centre.

Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council are highlighting the importance of reliable, high-quality digital connectivity as Cumbria enters the busy summer period.

The vision to open up Penrith Town Hall to complement and boost the town's cultural and creative sectors has taken a major step forward.

Westmorland and Furness Council is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for Castle Park in Penrith once again. The council-run cemeteries in Penrith and Alston have also earned the internationally recognised standard for parks and green spaces which this year celebrates its 30th year.

Westmorland & Furness Council has today, 14 July, approved a new Home to School Transport Policy which will create a more financially sustainable service. The new policy (subject to call-in) will also deliver what we are required to do as a Council and ensure continued access to education, for eligible families across the area.