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Approved Council Community Asset Transfer Policy to Benefit Local Groups and Organisations

Westmorland and Furness Council’s new Community Asset Transfer Policy will offer local groups and organisations the opportunity to apply for long term leases on council buildings for sustainable projects and initiatives that support Council Plan priorities. Two new key policies were approved at their cabinet meeting on 12 September. The Disposal Policy and Community Asset… Continue reading Approved Council Community Asset Transfer Policy to Benefit Local Groups and Organisations

Grant scheme for travel to education and training launched

Young people in Westmorland and Furness facing financial barriers to traveling for education, learning and training are being urged to apply for a new grant scheme which goes live today (August 24). With funding of £500,000 earmarked, the 16 to 19 Education Travel Bursary Fund will support young people in Westmorland and Furness who are… Continue reading Grant scheme for travel to education and training launched

Council fines fly-tippers £1,250 in one day

Fly-tipping fines worth £1,250 have been issued in just one day after takeaway packaging, cardboard boxes and household rubbish were abandoned at a council recycling site. Officers at Westmorland and Furness Council issued fixed penalty notices to five individual people – for £250 each – after sifting for evidence in the mess left behind… Continue reading Council fines fly-tippers £1,250 in one day

Young People can get smart about asthma this #AskAboutAsthma week

The asthma Digital Health Passport is a new digital app to help children, young people and carers with self-management of asthma, and provides learning resources and education to improve knowledge and confidence. With the app you can: Access and share your asthma plan with family and friends when you need it. Track your symptoms,… Continue reading Young People can get smart about asthma this #AskAboutAsthma week

New solar farm site in Barrow gets green light

Westmorland and Furness Council has today (12 September) approved the construction of a new solar farm site in Barrow. Plans to fund and construct a 2MW solar farm site on council-owned land at Sandscale Park in Barrow were approved at a meeting of Cabinet. The solar farm will generate green electricity which will be used… Continue reading New solar farm site in Barrow gets green light

Acclaimed educationalist inspires next generation of teachers

Ger Graus OBE, a leading educationalist, met the latest crop of student teachers earlier this month at University of Cumbria to inspire them about the profession. Ger was speaking to post graduate certificate in education (PGCE) students on their first day, but far from learning where the toilets were or where to get a cup… Continue reading Acclaimed educationalist inspires next generation of teachers

Share your views on Policing at the Westmorland Show

Cumbria’s Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (DPFCC), Mike Johnson, is encouraging people to come along to chat with him and raise any policing and fire concerns they may have, at the Westmorland Show on 13 and 14 September. The DPFCC will be at the showground both days with Get Safe Online, an… Continue reading Share your views on Policing at the Westmorland Show

Simon Fell, Barrow & Furness’ MP, welcomes government funding to help older and disabled people live independently

Simon Fell MP has welcomed the announcement that Westmorland and Furness Council will receive more than £243,000 in government funding to help older people and those with disabilities to live safely and independently in their own homes. The funding is part of £50 million allocated to local authorities by the Department of Health and Social… Continue reading Simon Fell, Barrow & Furness’ MP, welcomes government funding to help older and disabled people live independently

Generous funding will help BEEP Doctors to save more lives

Generous funding by Sellafield Ltd means a team of volunteer doctors is now even better equipped to save lives in Cumbria. BEEP Doctors (BASICS) Cumbria was able to buy two new 4×4 emergency response vehicles – a S60 estate and a XC60 SUV – for use in west Cumbria made possible with £91,694 of funding… Continue reading Generous funding will help BEEP Doctors to save more lives

Update: Investigation into death in Barrow

Police investigating the death of a man in Barrow can confirm that the circumstances are not believed to be suspicious. Police were contacted at 9:55pm on Saturday 9 September by the North West Ambulance Service, who were responding to an incident where a man was found with head injuries near to The Owl and… Continue reading Update: Investigation into death in Barrow

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