Public places that cause concern for women and girls in Cumbria are receiving renewed focus from police as officers continue to prioritise safety through patrols, partnership working and other preventative measures. Officers have listened to the views of those who took part in an online survey on the issue of violence against women and girls… Continue reading Call It Out survey: What you said – and what we’re doing
The University of Cumbria, BAE Systems Submarines and partners were delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to Barrow-in-Furness today. Her Royal Highness visited the dockside site where the university’s campus is to be constructed, adjacent to BAE Systems’ Submarine Academy for Skills and Knowledge (SASK) on Barrow Island. Her Royal Highness learned… Continue reading HRH The Princess Royal ‘breaks ground’ on Barrow’s first university campus
High quality contractors and suppliers have been invited to tender their services for up to £200 million in major capital projects, following the publication of Westmorland and Furness Council’s Capital Works Framework (2024-2028). The construction work projects commissioned from the framework are expected to include highway maintenance and improvement schemes, schools and corporate property maintenance… Continue reading Council announces tender opportunities for up to £200 million in capital works
It was announced on 14 November that the following volunteer-led groups have been honoured with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK – the MBE for volunteer groups: BEEP Doctors Cumbria Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs Kirkgate Arts and Heritage Maryport Inshore Rescue Maryport Solway… Continue reading Seven outstanding Cumbrian voluntary groups receive a King’s Award for Voluntary Service
A funding bid to improve the A595 at Grizebeck has now been submitted to Government for a decision on investment. Westmorland and Furness Council shared its ‘Final Business Case’ with the Department for Transport (DfT) earlier today, outlining plans to build a new 1.4km road between Chapels and Grizebeck on the A595. The improvement scheme… Continue reading A595 improvement bid submitted to Government
According to UK Finance, in 2022 there were 117,000 reported cases of people being defrauded whilst buying online, totalling losses of £67 million. That’s why Get Safe Online has joined forces with the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner in Cumbria to provide tips and advice for residents ahead of the ultra-busy Christmas… Continue reading Stay safe from Scams on the lead up to Christmas
Cumbria Police is advising motorist to take extra care on the county’s roads tomorrow after the Met Office issued a Yellow weather warning for wind. The Yellow warning is currently valid from 4am to 6pm tomorrow (13 November) due to Storm Debi. Police are advising motorists to be prepared for the potential for strong… Continue reading Road safety advice issued as high winds forecast across the county
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault which occurred in Barrow. Police are investigating a report of an assault causing actual bodily harm after a 49-year-old man from Barrow was assaulted in the area of Preston Street by an unknown suspect. The incident occurred at some point between 11:30pm on Friday 3 November and… Continue reading Local Appeal – Assault in the area of Preston Street, Barrow
Cumbria Constabulary is supporting a national, week-long knife crime campaign, beginning on Monday (13 November 2023). Op Sceptre is a national policing operation which aims to make streets safer across the country via a number of means including by providing the opportunity for potentially dangerous and harmful blades to be removed from our streets… Continue reading Op Sceptre – Knife crime campaign week to focus on amnesty and education
A recruitment campaign for work coaches who will help hundreds of jobseekers in Barrow has just been launched, with up to 16 roles available. Successful candidates will play a key part in the Government’s £3.5billion drive to get thousands more into work and grow the economy. Work coaches play a vital role in… Continue reading Help Barrow thrive by supporting people into work
