Cumbria Constabulary is adopting a new operating model which will ensure that those in need of specialist support receive the help they need from the agency best placed to provide that support.   Right Care, Right Person (RCRP) is about ensuring that people in need of specialist help receive that help from the right organisation… Continue reading Right Care, Right Person adoption in Cumbria

Trains across the North of England will switch to a new timetable next month (Sunday, 2 June). Northern says the majority of its services are largely unaffected, but some have been re-timed and there are a handful of service changes. Rail users can check what the new timetable means for them and their local station… Continue reading New rail timetable coming next month

The crucial and wide-ranging roles that nurses play within the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria are being celebrated this International Nurses Day (Sunday 12 May). Nursing is the backbone of almost every aspect of healthcare, and the annual worldwide campaign aims to shine a light on all aspects of the profession. As well as… Continue reading International campaign celebrates the diverse roles of nurses in healthcare

A nationally recognised governance and audit expert has been appointed as the first Independent Chair of Westmorland and Furness Council’s Audit Committee. Fiona Daley has been selected for the role from a wide field after an open recruitment process. Mrs Daley is a CIPFA qualified accountant who is currently Chair of the Northwest Region Police… Continue reading Council appoints nationally recognised Independent Audit Committee chair

For the second consecutive year, Councillor Matt Severn is taking on the role of Chair of Westmorland and Furness Council. Councillor Severn, Liberal Democrat member for Kendal Highgate, was re-elected as Chair at the Annual Council Meeting yesterday (9 May). In his first year as Chair, Councillor Severn represented Westmorland and Furness Council at many… Continue reading Councillor Matt Severn continues to take on Chair mantle

At the Annual General Meeting of Westmorland and Furness Council, held today (9 May), councillors heard more about the council’s commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). It followed the recent agreement by the council’s Cabinet of its first equity, diversity and inclusion statement. The statement explains the council’s ambition to reduce inequalities and… Continue reading Council makes commitment to diversity and inclusion

A local contractor has been appointed to undertake the design and build of a new activity and leisure facility in Millom and Haverigg. Thomas Armstrong, based in the Cumberland area, will support the Millom Town Deal Board and Cumberland Council to deliver the scheme. The new activity and leisure facility is part of the Activating… Continue reading Contractor appointed for exciting new activity and leisure facility

People living in Lancashire and South Cumbria have been invited to become part of an NHS group aimed at helping shape local services. NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has opened recruitment to its Citizens Health Reference Group, which provides a vital public voice in many aspects of the work of the… Continue reading Join NHS group to help shape local services

The Friends of Dalton Castle are very sorry to announce that the Castle will not be opening to the public until further notice. This is a decision taken by the National Trust, and not the Friends, who are disappointed with this sudden and unexpected turn of events, especially considering the success that the group has… Continue reading Friends of Dalton Castle announce the Castle will not be opening to the public until further notice

Cumbria’s newly elected Police Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), David Allen, met with Chief Constable Rob Carden and Chief Fire Officer Rick Ogden today (Thursday 9 May). The PFCC met the Chiefs at Police Headquarters in Penrith where the PFCC’s Office is based.