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Friday 7 February 2024

In this week's edition:

• Council seeking residents’ views as they look to improve customer service offer
• TOP STORY: Councils’ welcome Government Devolution programme inclusion
• This week's headlines:
• In other news...
• The latest job vacancies from Westmorland and Furness Council

Council seeking residents’ views as they look to improve customer service offer

There’s only a couple of days left to tell us your thoughts on the council’s customer service offer as part of a review.

We’re conducting a survey to learn more about how people are currently contacting the council, and how they would like to contact the council if more options were available to them.

The survey can be completed online now and should only take a couple of minutes to complete. Alternatively, paper copies can be found in your local library and returned using the freepost address included on the survey. The survey will close at 5pm, Monday 10 February.

TOP STORY: Councils’ welcome Government Devolution programme inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council have both responded positively to news that Cumbria will be included in the Government’s Devolution Priority Programme.

The Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner made a statement in Parliament this week providing an update on the programme.

Cumbria has been included alongside Cheshire and Warrington, Greater Essex, Hampshire and Solent, Norfolk and Suffolk, and Sussex and Brighton.

This week's headlines:

Financial support available for households towards energy and food bills

Financial support is available to eligible households to help cover the costs of food and energy bills this winter.

Cumbria Careers Day to become an annual event

Enterprising Cumbria has confirmed that Cumbria Careers Day will now become an annual showcase of all the career opportunities in Cumbria.

Funding for multi-million pound town centre scheme confirmed

Millions of pounds worth of government support for transformational projects to improve Kendal town centre have been confirmed following 12 months of uncertainty.

Cash boost for community-based projects in Eden

Eden Locality Board approves series of grants to support a range of initiatives across the area.

Demand soars for Handyperson scheme after rollout across Westmorland and Furness

More people are using a scheme which supports elderly or vulnerable residents with practical help around their homes.

Pigeon Tommy's wartime medal is coming home

A military medal awarded to a racing pigeon for his heroic wartime exploits is coming home to Furness after it was bought on behalf of the Dock Museum.

Council seeking providers to deliver Easter HAF Programme

Westmorland and Furness Council is inviting local organisations to apply to deliver activities as part of the Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme this Easter.

Work to start soon on community nature hub

Work is set to start soon on a new, inclusive community space linking people to nature on Walney.

Discussions under way to reopen Kirkby Lonsdale street closed after devastating fire

The council is working towards being able to open Market Street in Kirkby Lonsdale to vehicles again soon.

In other news...

National Apprenticeship Week 2025

National Apprenticeship Week is almost here (10-16 February), and we’re excited to launch our search for apprentices across a variety of exciting roles!

Be the first to hear when opportunities go live by:

• Liking and following Westmorland and Furness Council Jobs and Careers on Facebook
• Following @wandf.apprenticeships on Instagram
• Subscribing to our apprenticeship email updates here

Children’s Mental Health Week (3-9 February)

No child or young person has to face a mental health problem alone.

This Childrens Mental Health Week we join Place2Be in encouraging children and young people to use their voices, share what matters to them and encourage those around to listen to them.

To find out more, visit the Children's Mental Health Week website.

The latest job vacancies from Westmorland and Furness Council

Join us! There are currently 103 job opportunities available to apply for now.

To find out more and apply, visit our website.

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