Westmorland and Furness Council5 hrs agoMother wins fight to get free school transportWestmorland and Furness Council found a historic mapping system error had caused the mix up.5 hrs ago7 days agoConsultation majority want care home refurbishedA council says refurbishing two closure-threatened care homes will cost millions of pounds.7 days ago7 days agoMother fights council over school transport mix upIt will cost Sam Shuttleworth about £3,400 a year if her children stay at the Kirkby Stephen school.7 days ago8 days agoRefurbishment plans approved for empty hotelProposals for Barrow's Hotel Majestic include new signage, windows and a fresh interior.8 days ago15 Sept 2026'Stunning and varied' 120-mile walking route opensWestmorland and Furness Way is a continuous route through Cumbria from Alston to Furness Abbey.15 Sept 202614 Sept 2026Fire-hit crematorium to reopen after months closedWestmorland and Furness Council says it expects the site to reopen on 30 September. 14 Sept 202611 Sept 2026Winter festival move criticised as sneakyOrganisers say they hope to return to Penrith, where disappointment greets a late move to Carlisle.11 Sept 20267 Sept 2026Repairs for listed building due to be handed overRepairs are planned for a Barrow Grade II listed building before a charity handover.7 Sept 20264 Sept 2026Council considers new operator for leisure centreThe authority said the change was intended "to safeguard key services" at Barrow Park Leisure Centre.4 Sept 2026...
