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Our decision to grit isn't a game of chance... From 1 October, we monitor local weather forecasting three times every day using data sent to us from our local weather stations across the Westmorland and Furness area.
Gritting crews spring into action and treat the network when road temperatures are forecast to drop below zero degrees Celsius so there’s a fresh coating of grit to break down the slippery surface.
Before driving in freezing temperatures, make sure your:
- Tyre’s are fully inflated
- Windows have been de-iced and you have plenty of windscreen
- Vehicle always has an emergency bag including a hi-visibility jacket and warm clothes
Find out more helpful advice on our website: westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/winterready
Our team at Foster With Us, our regional foster carer recruitment hub, are embarking on a campervan tour across Cumbria next week to raise awareness about fostering with your local authority.
The three-day ‘Cumbrian Campervan Adventure’ starts on Wednesday 13 November and offers those who are interested in fostering a chance to connect with our team at a series of drop-ins around the county:
Wednesday 13 November
- Kendal Leisure Centre | Burton Rd, Kendal LA9 7HX | 8am – 9am
- Penrith Leisure Centre | Southend Rd, Penrith CA11 8JH | 11am – 12pm:
- The Sands Centre | Carlisle, CA1 1JQ | 1:30pm – 3pm:
Thursday 14 November
- Workington Leisure Centre | Griffin St, Workington CA14 2DX | 8am – 9am
- Whitehaven Sports Centre | Flatt Walks, Whitehaven CA28 7RJ | 10am – 11am
- Millom Recreation Centre | Lancashire Rd, Millom LA18 4AW | 12pm – 1pm
The three-day tour culminates in a charity walk at Loughrigg Fell, Ambleside on Friday 15 November, in aid of Children in Need. All are welcome to come along and join the six mile ramble which starts at 10am. The meeting point is Rydal Road Car park, 1-3 Rydal Rd, Ambleside LA22 9AN and our team will be there from 9am to greet you.
To find out more about fostering visit cumbriafostering.org.uk
The national wraparound childcare programme is part of the childcare reforms announced at the 2023 Spring Budget. The government’s ambition is that by 2026, all parents and carers of primary school-aged children who need it will be able to access term time childcare in their local area from 8am-6pm. This programme will only focus on primary school-aged children from reception to year 6, Monday to Friday during term time.
Westmorland and Furness Council would like capture the views of parents, carers and families by inviting them to complete a survey to help us shape and support wraparound childcare in Westmorland and Furness to meet the needs of children, parents, carers and families.
Wraparound Childcare Parent Survey 2024
Join us! There are currently 64 job opportunities available to apply for now.
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