3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (668+ words) Hundreds of students stepped into the shoes of refugees thanks to a powerful, walk-through experience called Escape to Safety. The interactive exhibition was brought to Kendal College in a successful piece of work by Westmorland and Furness Council to support…...

4+ day, 14+ min ago  (438+ words) Westmorland and Furness Council has set out its long-term vision for a stronger, more inclusive and more sustainable economy over the next decade." The Inclusive and Green Economic Growth Strategy 2026-35 has been co-developed using a strong evidence base and through…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (667+ words) The benefits of investing in Cumbria will be showcased at a three-day business conference (Tuesday 19 - Thursday 21 May 2026) which is set to attract 16, 000 delegates and more than 1, 750 potential investors. The annual event brings together the public sector " with every core UK…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago  (31+ words) Cumbria Fostering calls for more carers during Foster Care Fortnight Westmorland and Furness Council Cumbria Fostering calls for more carers during Foster Care Fortnight Find other news stories on related subjects...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago  (234+ words) The arts, culture, heritage, festivals and events sector in Eden and Furness are invited to apply for new grant fund totalling at "94, 000. Available through Westmorland and Furness Council, grants of between "2, 000 and "10, 000 are available to projects that aim to support…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (167+ words) Cllr Giles Archibald stepped down from Cabinet with effect from yesterday's (7 May) annual council meeting. Cllr Archibald, who served as Cabinet Member for Climate, Biodiversity and Environmental Services, will remain an active member of the council and said he looked…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (294+ words) Togetherness is a national service offering practical, evidence'based support to help families better understand emotions, behaviour and child development " from pregnancy and early years through to the teenage years and beyond. Developed by NHS clinical psychologists and rooted in over…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (601+ words) Local residents from Grizebeck and the surrounding area came together at a successful tree planting event to help create a lasting green legacy as part of the A595 improvement scheme. The Council's "23. 3 million Department for Transport-funded scheme is delivering a new…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (597+ words) Nominations have opened for the Hawcoat and Newbarns ward by-election for Westmorland and Furness Council and the Hawcoat ward by-election for Barrow Town Council, both recently vacated by the resignation of Cllr Les Hall. The Notices of Election was published…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (261+ words) A crown green bowling club that has been at the heart of the community in south Walney for more than a century has been supported to ensure its 13 teams can carry on playing. The King Alfred Bowling Club has 13 teams…...