Westmorland and Furness Council6 days agoTown hall plan progresses but costs scupper hubPenrith's Town Hall is set to be turned into an events space with a decision due later this year.6 days ago12 Jul 2026Road to re-open after landslip eight months agoThe Kirkstone Pass Road is reopening after it was closed after a landslip in November, 2025.12 Jul 20269 Jul 2026MP criticises council over town rebuild plansBarrow MP Michelle Scrogham says Westmorland and Furness Council's theatre plan "not good enough".9 Jul 20268 Jul 2026New bus services for summer holidaysWestmorland and Furness Council says the routes focus on cultural and leisure attractions.8 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Council bids for new bridges fundingThe Brigsteer and Underbarrow bridges cross the A591 near Kendal and are classed as weak structures.8 Jul 20267 Jul 2026Schools told to act amid £9m education blackholeNearly half of the schools in Westmorland and Furness Council are sliding into the red.7 Jul 20267 Jul 2026Asbestos-hit theatre placed on at-risk registerThe Forum in Barrow is set to be knocked down as part of a redevelopment of the town centre.7 Jul 20263 Jul 2026Consultation on railway station upgrade plansPeople are invited to give their views on proposals to change the layout of Windermere station.3 Jul 202630 Jun 2026Work starts to protect former tip site from erosionItems from the South Walney spot have been exposed as the soil and rock is washed away.30 Jun 2026...
