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Projects aimed at supporting businesses and communities in Westmorland and Furness are set to be funded to the tune of £9.4 million.
Just over £7.3 million will be available from the UKSPF for the next two year, with £2.1 million from the REPF targeted at the former South Lakeland and Eden areas.
 Following a successful workshop on Thursday 1 June, the project calls have been released and virtual workshops for potential applications will take place on Tuesday 13 June.
Deadline for applications is Friday 30 June. Applications will then be assessed in July and August, with final decisions made in September and project delivery from October.
Find out more information about this funding
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Volunteers needed to join council's voluntary social car schemes.
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A statement from Cllr Dyan Jones on the harmonisation of Garden Waste collections.
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Nominations are now open for the prestigious King’s Awards for Voluntary Service (KAVS).
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Road users, residents and businesses are reminded that we'll be closing a stretch of the A592 Kirkstone Pass from Monday 5 June as part of major safety improvements.
Weather permitting, a 6.8km stretch of this iconic Lake District road will be shut until Friday 30 June so that new safety crash barriers can be installed.
Find out more details about this project
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We remind residents that the public consultation on cycling, walking and wheeling routes in Barrow and Walney will close next Friday 9 June.
Find out more about the design options and have your say via our online survey
You can also read more about the designs and have a chat to our team by attending our next drop-in event in The Roundhouse, Biggar Bank, Walney, LA14 3YE. It will take place on Tuesday 6 June from 12noon to 4pm.
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Discover your family's hidden stories and unlock the secrets of the past with the much-anticipated 1921 Census, now available on FindMyPast!
We’re offering FREE access to the 1921 Census on PCs in libraries for our library users.
Delve into the lives of your ancestors and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history. This incredible resource offers a unique glimpse into their daily lives and occupations!
Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to dive into your family's history in the comfort of your local library.
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Swim for fitness or fun, learn to swim, improve your style or take part in an aqua class. There's also a learner pool for families and younger children.
If you decide to pay as you go, you can pay for your activity at reception.
Get full details and take out a membership
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Having your COVID-19 spring booster will help protect you and your family from potentially serious illness. This vaccine is available until Friday 30 June for:
- People aged 75 and over
- Those with weakened immune systems
- Residents in care homes
Please visit the NHS website to get started
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Wow! How good does Barrow Skate Park look now?
Thank you to BarrowFull and Northern Mural Co. for their hard work making this happen.
 Artists Leah and Tom, from the Northern Mural Company worked with local young people to help inspire the design - and we love it!
The work is now complete and the skate park is open as normal again!
Join us! There are currently 92 job opportunities available to apply for now.
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