The Notice of Election for the General Election on Thursday 4 July 2024 has been published.  Westmorland and Furness Council is the responsible authority for the Parliamentary Elections of the new constituencies of Barrow and Furness, and Westmorland and Lonsdale. However, some electors in Westmorland and Furness will vote in the election for the new… Continue reading Information for the General Election on Thursday 4 July 2024

Police are investigating a high value theft of plant machinery from Berners Close, Grange over Sands, Cumbria which occurred at approximately 11.30pm on Sunday 2nd June 2024. Police are appealing for any doorbell footage or CCTV footage of any suspicious vehicles in the area of Kents Bank Road, Park Road, The Esplanade and Allithwaite Road… Continue reading Local Appeal – High value theft of plant machinery from Berners Close, Grange over Sands

Police are investigating a burglary which occurred in the area of Oxford Street, Barrow-in-Furness between the hours of 11.30pm on Saturday 25th May 2024 and 12.30am on Sunday 26th May 2024. Did you see or hear anything during those times? Have you got CCTV in that area? Have you heard anything about this incident? Please… Continue reading Local Appeal – Burglary area of Oxford Street, Barrow-in-Furness

The Westmorland & Furness Green Enterprise Hub has launched a platform showcasing the success stories of organisations that have received its support, offering inspiration for the upcoming Great Big Green Week from June 8th to 16th. The Westmorland & Furness Green Enterprise Hub is open to any industry sector, including the third sector, hospitality, manufacturing,… Continue reading Westmorland & Furness Organisations go Lean and Green, with the W & F Green Enterprise Hub

As part of National Volunteers’ Week, Westmorland and Furness Council is reminding residents of some of the volunteering opportunities available within their area. Volunteers’ Week, which is in its 40th year and runs from 3-9 June, aims to highlight volunteering opportunities and celebrate volunteers for their fantastic contribution to our communities. From helping your community… Continue reading Call for more community volunteers in Westmorland and Furness

Primary pupils will meet their literary heroes when the Ormsgill Book Festival takes place this month. Hugely popular children’s author Frank Cottrell Boyce will visit to hold sessions at the event at Ormsgill Primary and Nursery School on June 13th. He will be joined by award-winning writer Jennifer Killick and illustrator Fiona Woodcock in the… Continue reading Book-Loving pupils get chance to meet their Heroes

Jamie Williams and his family are no stranger to cancer and the impact if can have. The BAE worker recently lost his uncle Geoff to cancer and this is when he came into contact with St Mary’s Hospice. Geoff was a patient on the unit here at St Mary’s Hospice and Jamie got to experience… Continue reading BAE worker dedicates his time to volunteering at St Mary’s Hospice

Volunteers’ Week 2024: Monday 3 June – Sunday 9 June Join us as we celebrate 40 years of Volunteers’ Week and inspire more people to make a difference. Volunteers’ Week is a cherished annual event in the UK, taking place this year from the 3rd to the 9th of June. It’s a time to celebrate… Continue reading Celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2024: Honoring Those Who Make a Difference