Westmorland and Furness Council9 hrs agoCouncil decision over care homes' future delayedWindermere's Applethwaite Green Care Home and Grisedale Croft Care Home in Alston could both close.9 hrs ago6 days agoPlanning changes 'remove democratic scrutiny'Westmorland and Furness Council will lose its local planning committees and move to a single one.6 days ago7 days agoQuestions continue over festival move discussionsDiscussions concerning a Carlisle event began more than a month before the move was announced.7 days ago8 days agoAncient bridge to close for five days for repairsWork is being carried out on the Kendal bridge's parapet, which was hit by a car in June.8 days ago8 days agoDouble mini-roundabout 'causing unnecessary risks'Residents share their opinions about a double mini-roundabout in Penrith that is facing removal.8 days ago9 Oct 2026Young drivers offered cash for enhanced trainingWestmorland and Furness Council is offering £150 towards an enhanced Pass Plus scheme.9 Oct 20268 Oct 2026Plea for fixes to 'difficult confusing' junctionProposals to remove a "complicated" double mini-roundabout in Penrith go out for consultation.8 Oct 20264 Oct 2026Heated discussions on town centre's futureA consultation is held on plans for Barrow town centre, after its theatre and market was closed.4 Oct 20264 Oct 2026Call for photos documenting 'everyday moments'People in Westmorland and Furness are being asked to submit photos for an exhibition.4 Oct 2026...
