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More than 98 per cent of pupils have been offered their first-choice primary school in the Westmorland and Furness Council area for children starting school this September, figures released today confirm.

More than 98 per cent of pupils have been offered their first-choice primary school in the Westmorland and Furness Council area for children starting school this September, figures released today confirm. Of 1,753 applicants across the area applying for primary school places in September 2024, 1,727 were allocated their first preference. 99.8 per cent were… Continue reading More than 98 per cent of pupils have been offered their first-choice primary school in the Westmorland and Furness Council area for children starting school this September, figures released today confirm.

£400,000 in ‘levelling up’ funding awarded to Cumbrian projects

Cumbria Community Foundation has awarded almost £400,000 to organisations in the county as part of the Government’s ‘levelling up’ programme, which aims to address geographical inequalities across the UK. Funding was given to provide start-up business support advice and to help move those furthest from the labour market closer to employment by upskilling and providing… Continue reading £400,000 in ‘levelling up’ funding awarded to Cumbrian projects

Julie’s head shave event raises funds for equipment for Barrow’s Special Care Baby Unit

A much-loved and long-serving colleague braved a head shave to raise funds for the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow. Julie McKenna, a Clinical Leader in the SCBU at FGH for University Hospitals of Morecambe By NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT), decided to go out with a bang by staging… Continue reading Julie’s head shave event raises funds for equipment for Barrow’s Special Care Baby Unit

Bus service funding supports tourism businesses and communities

Hospitality and tourism businesses are being supported by new Westmorland and Furness Council-funded bus services helping staff get to work in the Lakes. In total, nine bus routes across Westmorland and Furness have been boosted by nearly £600,000 of funding provided by the council this year to connect communities and provide better access to employment.… Continue reading Bus service funding supports tourism businesses and communities

Simon Fell MP says Conservative Government is on the side of drivers in Barrow and Furness, as new pothole and road repair plans are revealed

Last November, the Conservative Government announced an extra £8.3 billion to improve local roads across England, enough to resurface over 5,000 miles of road, made possible by reallocated HS2 funding. Councils have already received £150 million, with another £150 million to follow this year. 102 of the 119 authorities that received funding have responded to… Continue reading Simon Fell MP says Conservative Government is on the side of drivers in Barrow and Furness, as new pothole and road repair plans are revealed

Life’s a beach when you have to launch a charity challenge in the freezing rain

A hardy team braved icy rain on St Bees beach yesterday morning to launch an appeal for businesses to tackle a Coast to Coast challenge to raise money for Cumbrian people and communities in need. Thankfully, businesses tackling the 171-mile challenge will be able to take part without braving the vagaries of Cumbrian weather and… Continue reading Life’s a beach when you have to launch a charity challenge in the freezing rain

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