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Westmorland and Furness Council is marking its first 100 days in service with action to make good on its commitment to being a caring council.
In its first centenary of days, a priority has been to ensure residents have received continuous services as the new council beds in and starts its long-term journey of transformation.
Leaders of the authority said staff deserved credit for getting to grips with key tasks and ensuring vital services, such as children’s and adults social care, were not impacted by the changeover.
A team of 120 volunteer staff ‘Change Champions’ are now helping embed the values the council wish to see across the new organisation.
The group uses monthly forums and development sessions to be a catalyst for change. This month it’s looking at how the authority can meet its ambition to be a caring council, taking practical steps to demonstrate its commitment.
Find out more about the council's first 100 days on the Westmorland and Furness Council website.
The first 100 days has seen a notable calendar of council activity including:
- £5m of new investment to be spent this year on 14 priority projects. All the projects will be delivered by the end of March 2024.
- Showcasing growth and housing investment opportunities on the Furness peninsula and the wider Westmorland and Furness area at both the UK’s largest real estate exhibition and a high-profile event at the House of Lords.
- Planning permission secured to transform the frontage of Barrow’s Market Hall and The Forum.
- More than £500,000 invested to back an ambitious plan to make the area ‘smoke free’ by 2030.
- £8.5 million earmarked for fixing potholes this year.
- £11 million for other road repairs and maintenance
- £2.5 million for bridge maintenance.
- Work on the introduction of 20mph speed limits after requests from communities across the area.
- A 100 per cent reduction in council tax for those on low incomes, which it is estimated could help more than 13,000 households.
- Establishing three Locality Boards – Eden, Furness and South Lakeland – to promote close working with communities.
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The council will receive a share of a £14m funding pot to help develop a tailored nature recovery strategy
 Heritage restoration works are under way to protect an historic pub on a remote island off the Furness Peninsula.
 Westmorland and Furness Council has joined a national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and keep residents safe.
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Council buildings were lit up blue to mark the 75th birthday of the National Health Service.
 Event to launch a new Dementia Partnership for Eden to highlight the small things everyone can do to make a big difference.
 The newly-refurbished Kendal Library will host an evening of live music and poetry later this month.
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 An innovative event to recruit new Support Workers is set to be hosted in Kendal this week.
The recruitment event will provide potential support workers the opportunity to have an informal interview on the day if they wish or just find out more about being a support worker if they’re still unsure.
The event, hosted by Westmorland and Furness Council, will be held at Kendal Library on Saturday 15 July, from 10am to 1pm.
Find out more about the event on the Westmorland and Furness Council website.
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Burneside Road in Kendal is set to receive a new road surface this week as a part of the council’s annual programme aimed at improving roads.
Starting today (Monday 10 July), the resurfacing works will be carried out across a two-week period from the railway bridge near Sparrowmire Lane junction to the access of the new development near Carus Green Golf Club.
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A new outbreak of bird flu was detected in Cumbria last week.
If you keep birds, please keep an eye out for signs of infection and if you suspect bird flu in poultry or other captive birds, you must report it immediately by calling 03000 200 301.
For more info on how to spot the signs of bird flu and how to report it, please visit the government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu
If you're out and about and spot dead or sick wild birds, please do not touch them or pick them up. Report them by calling 03459 33 55 77 or online via the government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/report-dead-wild-birds
Places for the summer Holiday Activities and Food programme are available to book now!
There are many activities and experiences available for children of all ages: sports, crafts, outdoor activities such as hill walking and drama groups.
The program also ensures children have access to nutritious meals.
Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged!
Find out more information and how to book here: https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/.../holiday...
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Cumbria Tourism is calling on a range of organisations to help shape a new five-year Destination Management Plan (DMP) aimed at shaping collective priorities and resources to manage Cumbria’s visitor economy and supporting the county’s future growth as a great place to live, work, visit and study.
Find out more and how to get involved on the Cumbria Tourism website.
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