Over 750 people have so far had their say on Westmorland and Furness Council’s proposals for changes to council tax from April. Those that haven’t yet have until Monday 13 February to share their views. The consultation comes as the council prepares to set its first budget ahead of vesting day on 1 April this… Continue reading Deadline reminder as hundreds share views on council tax proposals
On Thursday 6 October members of the public will have the opportunity to join Westmorland and Furness Council Leader Councillor Jonathan Brook and Chief Executive Designate Sam Plum to hear more about the authority’s first Council Plan. They are inviting members of the public to have their say and ask questions about future operations of… Continue reading Invitation to Online discussion about your new council
Cabinet members of the Shadow Authority for Westmorland and Furness Council have confirmed their support for proposals to create a new town council for Barrow. A review of community governance arrangements in Barrow was launched earlier this year in response to the creation of two new councils in Cumbria; Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland… Continue reading Shadow Authority Cabinet supports creation of new town council for Barrow
Work has started to build the ‘identity’ of the new Westmorland and Furness Council. A Cabinet meeting of the Shadow Authority for Westmorland and Furness Council on 22 July took the first steps in defining the vision, priorities and values of the new authority and has also considered options for a new council logo. The… Continue reading New council starts to build its identity
A Chief Executive has been appointed to lead the new Westmorland and Furness Council. Sam Plum, currently the Chief Executive at Barrow Borough Council and Interim Head of Paid Service for Westmorland and Furness Council, will officially start in the new role from 31 December 2022. Sam’s appointment follows an extensive recruitment process, with… Continue reading New council’s first Chief Executive confirmed
