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Cabinet set to make decision on Marina Village funding offer

Homes England has approved a Business Case for £24.8 million of Brownfield, Infrastructure and Land (BIL) funding to finance final preparations for a flagship residential development in Barrow. Westmorland and Furness Cabinet members are to formally decide on Tuesday (23 January) whether to accept the proposed BIL funding – a major milestone in long-term plans… Continue reading Cabinet set to make decision on Marina Village funding offer

Cumbria Fostering launch New Year campaign

Are you ready for a fresh start and a life-changing new challenge in 2024? By becoming a foster carer with Cumbria Fostering you could make a difference which lasts a lifetime. With 725 children in care across the county, Cumbria Fostering, which works on behalf of Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness Councils, is looking for more… Continue reading Cumbria Fostering launch New Year campaign

Barrow’s neighbourhood team supported with new wheels

Barrow’s neighbourhood policing team is once again being supported by a local dealership who have donated a new Hyundai Kona. DSG Ltd have, for the twelfth year running, donated a vehicle which will be by neighbourhood officers and staff to prevent crime in the town and surrounding area. Sharon Livesey-Roach, Crime Prevention Officer, said: “We… Continue reading Barrow’s neighbourhood team supported with new wheels

Book donation to further boost literacy levels

Pupils at Newbarns Primary and Nursery School will have an extra incentive to read after a £1,000 donation for new books. Les Hall, who is a local councillor and governor at the school, has donated his ward allowance for the year to the school to restock the popular vending machine. Pupils are rewarded for work… Continue reading Book donation to further boost literacy levels

New enterprise hub to help Westmorland and Furness businesses unlock a cleaner, greener future

New enterprise hub to help Westmorland and Furness businesses unlock a cleaner, greener future A hub to help Cumbrian businesses and social enterprises plan for a greener future has been launched. The Westmorland & Furness Green Enterprise Hub helpdesk is now open and providing initial advice to organisations about potential carbon reduction measures, and which… Continue reading New enterprise hub to help Westmorland and Furness businesses unlock a cleaner, greener future

£30,000 grant is helping Flookburgh based Furness Fish, Poultry and Game invest in their business

An Innovating for Success grant of £30,000 from Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (CLEP) is helping a business develop new food products and extend the life of existing ones. Clare Holland, owner and manager of Flookburgh based Furness Fish, Poultry and Game says the grant met almost half of the total cost of creating an… Continue reading £30,000 grant is helping Flookburgh based Furness Fish, Poultry and Game invest in their business

Panto fun and frolics on stage for first Coro show of the new year

Knock-about fun and frolics are promised at Ulverston Pantomime Society’s forthcoming production of The Snow Queen – the first event at Ulverston’s Coronation Hall since the much-loved venue came under the management of Westmorland and Furness Council. The production – the society’s 75th since 1948 (one year was lost to Covid in 2021) – runs… Continue reading Panto fun and frolics on stage for first Coro show of the new year

Barrow Police – Reports over social media of animals being injured in the Ormsgill area in the surrounding woodlands and fields

Barrow Police are aware of recent reports over social media of animals being injured in the Ormsgill area in the surrounding woodlands and fields, with concerns raised over snares potentially being used. Police are appealing for any information from members of the public for the exact location of any incidents, dates, whether any devices have… Continue reading Barrow Police – Reports over social media of animals being injured in the Ormsgill area in the surrounding woodlands and fields

Mental Health Advice to beat ‘January Blues’

Lancashire and South Cumbria’s mental health trust is reminding people that they are there to listen to those struggling after the festive period. Last week (commencing 8 January) has seen many children return to school, parents back to work and life returning to normal after Christmas and New Year celebrations. While the return of a… Continue reading Mental Health Advice to beat ‘January Blues’

NHS expands mental health support for veterans with more than half saying it’s hard to speak up

The NHS is rolling out an expanded mental health support service for Armed Forces veterans, as a survey found that more than half find it difficult to speak up about mental health issues. The health service has today (9 January) launched a new campaign to highlight its Op COURAGE service, which now includes enhanced specialist support… Continue reading NHS expands mental health support for veterans with more than half saying it’s hard to speak up

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