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If you live in Westmorland and Furness and your child was born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020, they will be due to start school in Reception year group in September 2024. Find out more and apply.
The closing date for applications is 15 January 2024.
Residents in Westmorland and Furness looking for somewhere to warm up and have a hot drink and a chat can now choose from nearly 100 local “Warm Spots” this winter.
There are Warm Spot venues all the way from Barrow to Alston operating from village halls, community centres, churches, libraries, pubs, and sports centres, some open every day and some just a few hours a week. Everyone is welcome and you will not need to give any explanation of why you are there.
As a minimum, a Warm Spot will offer a warm space, a warm welcome, someone on hand to talk to if you wish, and, in most cases, a hot drink (free or at cost). But many are offering a much wider range of facilities, activities, and support.
Thank you to everyone who’s come forward again this year and offered up their venue or community group as a warm spot.
To find the Warm Spot nearest you, visit our new webpage – westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/warmspots.
A reminder to our Penrith residents that Northern Gas Networks started essential works on Wednesday 3 January to reinforce the main gas supply on Middlegate and King Street.
Works are expected to last up to 8 weeks with various closures in place across their programme. If you plan to travel in the area, please be aware that delays are likely.
Northern Gas Networks have provided further detail on their website along with contact information of how you can get in touch with the team if you have any questions.
Safety improvements works on the A592 Kirkstone Pass restarted on Wednesday 3 January under day-time light control until March 2024.
Vehicles and cyclists will be able to pass through, however there may be some delays so please factor this into your journey.
Overnight closures will also be in place until Friday 19 January, Monday to Friday from 9am until 7am. Road users are not permitted during this time for your own safety so we kindly request that you do not attempt to access the site.
We would like to thank local businesses, residents and visitors for their understanding, ongoing support and patience during our programme to improve the safety of Kirkstone Pass - your support has been instrumental in delivering this project.
Find out more information about these improvement works
Are you a local landlord?
Come along to our free Landlord Forum event where you can hear about tenancy management, eligibility for home upgrade grants, government updates relevant to the private rental sector, and advice on how to support vulnerable residents.
- Wednesday 31 January 2024
- Kendal Town Hall
- 5pm to 7pm
- Refreshments provided
Pre-booking is mandatory, for more info and to register your place, email: david.fincham@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Join us! There are currently 95 job opportunities available to apply for now.
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