News

2 children's short break care homes were recently inspected by OFSTED and received GOOD Inspection reports.

The intriguing history and heritage of the area in and around Shap is being highlighted thanks to a partnership between Westmorland and Furness Council and the parish council. 

Council awarded £23.31 million to deliver Grizebeck scheme that will see 1.4km of new road improved between Chapels and Grizebeck

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

Postal vote packs will soon be landing on the doormats of voters across Cumbria ahead of elections on 2 May.  Make sure you know what to do.

More than 98 per cent of pupils have been offered their first-choice primary school in the Westmorland and Furness Council area for children starting school this September, figures released today confirm. 

Drivers are being reminded that Kirkstone Pass will be closed to all vehicles for two weeks from 16 to 30 April for resurfacing works.

Works to build new solar farm site at Sandscale Park in Barrow set to start.

'The Mallard' passenger ferry will be taken out of the water from Monday 15 April to Friday 24 May for its five yearly inspection and refit

Hospitality and tourism businesses are being supported by new Westmorland and Furness Council-funded bus services helping staff get to work in the Lakes.