Police are investigating an assault in Cavendish Street, Barrow. It happened on September 16 between 3am and 4am. A man, in his twenties, was pushed in the street. He sustained a broken wrist. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it , quoting incident 125 of September 18. You can also phone on… Continue reading Local Appeal – Assault in Cavendish Street, Barrow
Older people living in south Cumbria are thriving, thanks to a dedicated mission to make the area more socially inclusive. As members of the UK Network of Age Friendly Communities, Cumbria Community Foundation is working with residents and key partners to develop a local approach to becoming an age-friendly borough. Age Friendly is a global… Continue reading South Lakeland joins global network of ‘age friendly’ cities and communities
The government have today launched the application process for the Community Automated External Defibrillators (AED) fund. Community organisations can now apply for a grant to fund a life-saving defibrillator for their local area. Applications for funding can be made here. Backed by £1 million of government funding, the defibrillator grant will provide at least… Continue reading Simon Fell MP encourages local community organisations to apply for funding for a life-saving defibrillator
This World Alzheimer’s Month, Simon Fell MP has been supporting Alzheimer’s Research UK to raise awareness of the disease, and prompt urgent action to tackle the increasing pressure that it places on society, health and care services, and the economy. Throughout September, Simon Fell has been taking action in their role as a Dementia… Continue reading Simon Fell MP named Dementia Research Champion during World Alzheimer’s Month
Following new lines of enquiry, police are appealing for information following a report of criminal damage to a black Nissan Qashqui. The incident occurred on Wednesday the 20 September 2023 between 11am and 3pm. The vehicle was parked on Dalton Lane, Barrow-In-Furness opposite Furness General Hospital. The report was of something being put on the… Continue reading Local Appeal – Criminal damage to a vehicle, Dalton Lane, Barrow
Cumbria Police launched its new, dedicated Roads Policing Unit (RPU) today (3 Oct), as part of a commitment to making our county’s roads safer for all. The change will see the Constabulary move away from officers operating in a dual role as roads policing officers and firearms officers. Moving forward, Cumbria Police will have an… Continue reading New Roads Policing Unit launched as officers tackle the Fatal Four
Funding to restore or improve bus routes and services in Westmorland and Furness is to be targeted at reconnecting communities and boosting access to public transport. Bus Service Improvement Plan Plus Funding of £412,130 awarded to Westmorland and Furness Council for 2023/24 will be used to support routes which have been withdrawn or reduced within… Continue reading Commitment made to restore and improve bus services in Westmorland and Furness
Cumbria Fostering celebrates the county’s kinship carers during Kinship Care Week 2023 Cumbria Fostering is supporting Kinship Care Week 2023, which launches next week, with a campaign to celebrate more than 400 kinship carers across Cumbria who are raising children who are not their own. The vital role played by kinship carers will be celebrated… Continue reading Kinship Care Week 2023
A new Compost Demonstration Site at Ford Park in Ulverston is set to open to the public on Saturday 7 October. The official opening of Westmorland and Furness Council’s new Compost Demonstration Site will take place in the walled garden at Ford Park in Ulverston from 12.00pm. Residents local to the area and anyone interested… Continue reading New Compost Demonstration Site in Ulverston set to open
Works to make way for a major Barrow town centre regeneration project are to start in November. Barrow-based Leck Construction have been awarded the contract to demolish properties at 77/79, 81 and 83 Dalton Road, 10 Stephen Street and 1,2,3 and 4 The Ginnel on behalf of Westmorland and Furness Council as part of its… Continue reading Works to start to make way for major Barrow town centre regeneration scheme
