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Council shows commitment to Armed Forces by signing covenant

Today (Thursday 15 June), Westmorland and Furness Council made a significant commitment to the Armed Forces by signing the national Armed Forces Covenant. This means the council recognises the value of serving personnel, veterans, Reserve Forces and military families, and promises to ensure those that serve or have served, and their families, will be treated… Continue reading Council shows commitment to Armed Forces by signing covenant

The Save Roanhead Campaign team respond to the recent planning application at Roanhead Farm Development

The Save Roanhead Campaign team note the recent planning application Ref B06/2023/0307 (Roanhead Farm Development). The petition launched by the SaveRoanhead campaign team recently surpassed a 5000 signature milestone. The SaveRoanhead Facebook page now has 3800 members. Our recent friendly information events attracted in excess of 400 people. SaveRoanhead Campaign member and founder… Continue reading The Save Roanhead Campaign team respond to the recent planning application at Roanhead Farm Development

Appeal following collision on A590 near Witherslack

Police are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision which occurred on the A590 near Witherslack. The collision, which occurred at 3:55pm today (15 June), involved a grey BMW 3 Series and a blue Ford Fiesta. The driver of the Fiesta was taken to hospital by air ambulance with serious injuries. The A590 remains… Continue reading Appeal following collision on A590 near Witherslack

MP calls on Health Minister to intervene over hospice funding crisis in South Cumbria and Lancashire

On the 14th of June in Parliament, local MP Tim Farron urged the Health Minister Helen Whately to intervene over a funding crisis facing hospices in Cumbria and Lancashire. It comes as Lancashire and South Cumbria hospices have been informed that the local Integrated Care Board has offered them a 0% uplift on their 2022-23 funding.… Continue reading MP calls on Health Minister to intervene over hospice funding crisis in South Cumbria and Lancashire

Barrow Music Week Friday 29 September – Sunday 8 October 2023

This Autumn, let’s enjoy #Barrowmusicweek3 After a pilot event in 2021 and a successful Arts Council England bid in 2022, #Barrowmusicweek3 is back. With events running from Friday 29 September to Sunday 8 October, venues and spaces around the Town Centre will be alive with an eclectic mix of musical performances and workshops. An… Continue reading Barrow Music Week Friday 29 September – Sunday 8 October 2023

PFCC names preferred candidate to lead Cumbria

Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), Peter McCall, has selected Deputy Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary, Rob Carden, as the preferred candidate to be the next Chief Constable for Cumbria. The selection of Chief Constable follows a rigorous selection process by a panel with professional policing knowledge and an understanding of the criminal justice… Continue reading PFCC names preferred candidate to lead Cumbria

Cumbria Fire and Rescue service warn public on severe risks of wildfires

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is urging the public to be cautious when out in the county, especially in rural settings, following the risk of wildfires being raised to ‘severe’ in the area by the Natural Hazards Partnership. Wildfires have the potential to burn for days and devastate vast areas of land and wildlife.… Continue reading Cumbria Fire and Rescue service warn public on severe risks of wildfires

United Utilities offers tips for gardeners in warm weather

With the warm weather set to continue, United Utilities is offering advice to its ‘green fingered’ customers. By taking a few steps, gardeners can not only help to maintain their gardens but also help to save water and reduce their bills. Fit a water butt to collet rainwater – we often get thunder storms in the… Continue reading United Utilities offers tips for gardeners in warm weather

MP backs campaign to keep community access on Windermere lakefront

Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has written to YMCA, urging them to make sure community is protected on the lakefront at Windermere. It comes as YMCA North Camp near Newby Bridge has been put up for sale. On Friday, Tim was presented with a 1,500-signature strong at South Windermere Sailing Club which called for community access… Continue reading MP backs campaign to keep community access on Windermere lakefront

MP welcomes £150,000 investment in farming equipment and technology

Furness is benefiting from a Government cash award of £148,325 to farmers and foresters in the community as part of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund. This will help growers in Furness to boost farm productivity, reduce waste and cut input costs, as well as increase environmental sustainability and improve slurry management. The government has… Continue reading MP welcomes £150,000 investment in farming equipment and technology

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