The Government has announced major funding to set up new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services across Cumbria. Cumberland Council is to be allocated £1.88million for an ‘Experts at […]
Category: Local Government
Only a week left for businesses to have their say on Westmorland & Furness Council support
Time is running out for Westmorland and Furness businesses to have their say and let us know how we can help them. Our annual business survey closes on 30 June, […]
Decision to be made on future of Barrow town centre scheme
Councillors will be asked to consider whether to back a bolder and more ambitious transformation of Barrow town centre next week. Extra funding made available through Team Barrow means significantly […]
Progress at 800-home waterfront site showcased
Progress towards delivering on the vision for a vibrant new community of hundreds of new homes in the heart of Barrow has been showcased during a visit to mark a […]
Council launches search for dozens of new apprentices
Westmorland and Furness Council today (10 February) launched its search for 35 new apprentices, providing a fantastic opportunity for individuals to kickstart their careers in local government. The apprenticeships span […]
Funding for multi-million pound town centre scheme confirmed
Millions of pounds worth of government support for transformational projects to improve Kendal town centre have been confirmed following 12 months of uncertainty. The award of up to £13,476,700 will […]
Cabinet set to make decision on Marina Village remediation contract
Westmorland and Furness Cabinet members are to decide on Tuesday (21 January) whether to approve the award of the construction contract for the remediation of the Phase 2 Marina Village […]
Council seeks input on potential Circular Economy Hub
Council invites local businesses, community groups, charities and schools to share views on a potential new Circular Economy Hub for the area. Westmorland and Furness Council is inviting local businesses, […]
Hopes are high that housing renewal project will be catalyst for long-lasting change
A redesigned Brilliant Barrow Town Deal project is aiming to be the catalyst for widespread, long-lasting transformational community change. The Brilliant Barrow board has agreed that the Housing Market Renewal […]
Barrow Housing Regeneration: Key Developments in Marina Village
Clearance work is taking place on the Marina Village housing development in Barrow ahead of phase two of remediation of the site. Vegetation and general clearance are being carried out […]
New solar farm sparks greener future for council
Westmorland and Furness Council is pleased to announce the completion of its 2MW solar farm at Sandscale Park in Barrow. A first for the council, the renewable energy project marks […]
Council launches new grant finding tool for communities and businesses
Westmorland and Furness Council has launched a new grant finding tool for communities and businesses. The funding portal is designed to help communities and businesses easily locate available funding opportunities. […]
Phase two of flagship residential development in Barrow set to start
Moves to develop a flagship residential development in Barrow have taken a major step forward. Specialist firm Redstart Northwest Ltd has been appointed as the contractor to complete phase 2 […]
Businesses offered 80 per cent discount on workplace health assessments
Small and medium-sized enterprises in Cumbria are being offered an 80 per cent discount on workplace health assessments for employees with a local occupational health provider. Choose Occupational Health, in […]
It’s awful to see people down to their last £3
The cost-of-living crisis is still hitting Carlisle residents hard with many struggling to afford food, according to a Carlisle community centre manager. Sharina Simpson, manager of the Greystone Community Centre, […]
‘Levelling Up’ funding available in Cumberland
Funding is available for charitable community organisations and social enterprises, as part of the Government’s ‘levelling up’ programme, which aims to address geographical inequalities across the UK. Cumbria Community Foundation […]
Improvement scheme for Kirkby Stephen is taking shape
Exciting plans are under way to boost the visitor, heritage and cultural offer of Kirkby Stephen. Westmorland and Furness Council is working with the town council, the Upper Eden History […]
Major milestone reached in Windermere Gateway project
A major milestone has been reached in the journey towards establishing a transformational new gateway for Windermere and the Lake District. Led by a partnership between the National Trust, the […]