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 Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council have confirmed - in an Expression of Interest (EoI) to the UK Government - their commitment to exploring devolution for their areas.
The councils’ EoI is in response to an offer to work with Government on the next wave of devolution, the transfer of powers and funding from national to local government. The councils had been asked to consider submitting an EoI by 30 September confirming their interest.
The councils’ also confirmed that Cumbria was their ‘preferred economic geography’ but said that they are willing to work with Government on appropriate geographies as the devolution agenda progresses.
Devolution does not affect the previous decision by Government to create two new councils.
Read more about this commitment.
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Council agrees two-year action plan in line with new Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2024 to 2034.
Council is working with partners to reduce the number of suicides in Westmorland and Furness.
Westmorland and Furness Council's libraries launch new ‘Go Green’ collection of books aimed at inspiring local community to take meaningful climate action.
Cumbria Fostering is supporting Kinship Care Week 2024 with a campaign to celebrate more than 400 kinship carers across Cumbria.
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After the success of last month’s event, the October Market at Barrow Market took place in The Mall earlier on today.
Get smoke free this Stoptober with support from Westmorland and Furness Council.
Westmorland and Furness Children's Services opened registration for free 76 hours Targeted Short Break Activities for children or young people with SEND.
Almost two thirds of respondents to Westmorland and Furness Council's first business premises survey are confident about the next 12 months.
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Year 6 parents - don't forget to apply for your child's secondary school place for September 2025.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 31 October 2024.
Find out more information and apply.
Next Thursday 10 October we will join the global community in observing World Mental Health Day, with a special focus this year on workplace mental health. The wellbeing of our team is a top priority, and creating a positive, supportive work environment is key to achieving that.
Mental health affects us all, and it’s important that we take steps to manage stress, maintain balance, and look out for one another. Remember, we’re here to support you—whether through mental health resources, flexible work arrangements, or simply lending an ear.
Let’s continue working together to make our workplace a space where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported.
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Our first Westmorland and Furness SEND Partnership Information Drop in Session was held last Tuesday at Barrow Library.
A big thank you to all involved.
Our next Barrow SEND Information Drop in Session is Tuesday 3 December 10am - 1pm at Barrow Library. We're also setting these up in other areas so keep an eye out for them!
Join us! There are currently 64 job opportunities available to apply for now.
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