2+ hour, 15+ min ago  (342+ words) Westmorland and Furness Council has signed a Faith Covenant with local faith communities, marking a significant step in partnership working across the area The covenant was signed at Kendal Town Hall on 1 July, bringing together representatives from faith groups, council…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (386+ words) Children across Westmorland and Furness are encouraged to join this year's Summer Reading Challenge which launches on Saturday 4 July and will run until 12 September. Delivered locally by Westmorland and Furness Libraries, the Summer Reading Challenge is organised by the Reading…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (330+ words) From Paddington to Pippi Longstocking and Percy Jackson, readers of all ages can enjoy audiobooks without screens thanks to a new collection launched by Westmorland and Furness Libraries. Voxblock is an award-winning audiobook player designed to encourage a love of…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (287+ words) The B5285 through Near and Far Sawrey will be closed on Wednesday July 8 for surface dressing to be carried out. The work will mean that the road will be closed from Lake Bank Coach House to the Windermere ferry between 8am and…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (576+ words) A funding bid towards a major regeneration project for The Coro in Ulverston has been unsuccessful. The bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) - for up to "3. 5 million towards expanding The Coro's role as a home for arts, culture…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (235+ words) A shop in Kirkby Stephen has been ordered to close for three months following a joint operation by Westmorland and Furness Trading Standards and the Eden Neighbourhood Policing Team. Westmorland and Furness Council successfully applied for the closure order under…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (389+ words) Since its launch on 1 April, there has been good uptake to the service from residents across Westmorland and Furness, with many choosing to continue receiving garden waste collections. The Council is thanking those who have already signed up and encouraging…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (296+ words) Westmorland and Furness Council will be proudly marking Armed Forces Week 2026 (22-27 June) with a series of flag raising ceremonies taking place across the area. Armed Forces Week is an opportunity for communities across the country to recognise, celebrate and give…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (207+ words) Planned works are due to begin this month at South Walney to help protect the former landfill site from the effects of erosion. The Council will be carrying out work on the site to help strengthen the long-term stability of…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (283+ words) Residents are being urged to speak up for hidden or overlooked heritage gems to ensure their value is recognised and they are protected for future generations. Heritage assets of local importance are known as "non-designated heritage assets, which can be…...