Cumbria County Council’s cabinet has approved £2m worth of additional funding in response to the cost-of-living crisis to support individuals and families experiencing financial difficultly. The new Cost of Living Reserve fund will be used to support four different initiatives: £0.5m will be used to boost the council’s Ways to Welfare budget which is used… Continue reading County Council approves £2m Cost of Living fund to help those most in need
A nationwide rail strike has been called by RMT union to take place for 3 days on Tuesday 21, Thursday 23 and Saturday 25 of June. Customer safety is our priority, we advise you not to travel between Tuesday 21 and Sunday 26 June and make alternative plans. There will be no replacement buses or alternative travel provided. … Continue reading RMT Industrial action affecting travel this week
Police are investigating criminal damage caused to a boat moored off the coast of Haverigg, near the Harbour Lights caravan park. It happened sometime between May 25 and June 15. Damage was caused to a window, valued at £1,000. Officers are keen to hear from anyone who has information, particularly any dog walkers or anyone… Continue reading Cumbria Police Local Appeals – Monday 20th June 202
At 18:39 hours on June 16th 2022 two fire engines attended a domestic building fire on Storey Square Barrow in Furness. This was a pan fire in the kitchen and crews used two breathing apparatus one hose reel jet and a thermal imaging camera. Crews were in attendance for thirty minutes.
Cumbria County Council’s Windermere Ferry Service is developing plans to replace the current car ferry, the ‘Mallard’ with a brand-new electric ferry. On Thursday 23 June, the public will have another opportunity to come and discuss these exciting plans with the new ferry project team. The Mallard is more than 30 years old, having first… Continue reading A Public information event about the new Windermere Ferry
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is urging parents to make sure their children know how to stay safe and enjoy the water this summer. With many of us opting for staycations once again this year, the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), fears that families will flock to beaches and inland water locations this… Continue reading Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service backs national Drowning Prevention Week campaign
Cumbria County Council is continuing its work on the new cycle paths in Barrow which will result in two new cycle lanes. The project is ahead of schedule and will be completed by the end of July 2022. The new direct cycle paths along Bridge Road and Michaelson Road, will offer innovative light separation, the… Continue reading Barrow cycle paths update
A unique seal-calling event takes place on South Walney Island in July and anyone with a love of singing is invited to take part. South Walney Island Nature Reserve is home to a significant colony of grey seals and the Seals’kin event will be an opportunity for local people to call to the seals, inviting… Continue reading Seal of Approval for Unique Event
Cumbria County Council is supporting this year’s Clean Air Day on Thursday 16 June. The annual campaign sees schools, hospitals, workplaces and communities across the UK run events and campaigns to inspire people to take simple steps to protect their and their families’ health from air pollution. Air pollution affects you from your first breath… Continue reading Cumbria County Council supports Clean Air Day 2022