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Following preparations that began in early spring, the council’s services are ready to keep residents safe, moving and cared for this winter.
Westmorland and Furness Highways are reviewing local forecasting data three times each day and are ready to proactively respond to incoming bad weather. A fleet of 20 gritters are on standby following a full service and test run, 12,000 tonnes of grit is stockpiled at our depots and more than 2,000 grit bins replenished across the area.
To protect the most vulnerable in our communities, free vaccinations have been offered through the NHS to all care home residents, and the council’s entire workforce including those providing care and education provision.
It is important for our residents and local businesses to join us in getting winter ready by understanding the risks, planning and preparing for any severe weather, particularly heavy frost, snow and flooding.
Find out more about our services, support and advice to help you prepare
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The council will continue to support families during the upcoming October half term holiday with Free School Meal (FSM) vouchers.
Councillors took another step towards the setting up of a new Mayor-led authority for Cumbria.
The council is one of six local authorities taking part in a national pilot programme to work with families who need therapeutic support.
The council is working on design options and costings for a library facility on the site of the closed Roose Library in Barrow, which was badly damaged in a fire following an arson attack.
Team Barrow has partnered with Be the Business to launch an online support directory designed to help local SMEs and entrepreneurs.
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The council is reaffirming its commitment to ensuring everyone feels safe, respected and able to thrive in Westmorland and Furness.
Exciting line-up of car brands and exhibitors announced for upcoming EV open day event.
Drivers ignoring weight restrictions are being warned they are committing a criminal offence and risking the lives of themselves and others.
Taxi drivers, private hire operators and taxi users are invited to take part in a community conversation about upcoming changes to taxi licensing in Westmorland and Furness.
Westmorland and Furness Council has announced that it has appointed Miranda Cannon as its new Chief Executive.
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People across Westmorland and Furness are celebrating their communities becoming safer due to new 20mph schemes.
The first 20 community-backed schemes in a three year programme were implemented this summer, including at Sedgwick, near Kendal, which is used as a shortcut between the A590 and A65.
See more in this video
It’s National Customer Service Week! We’re celebrating the incredible efforts of our colleagues who go the extra mile to support customers across Westmorland and Furness. Whether on the frontline or behind the scenes, their dedication makes a real difference to our communities.
Our Customer Charter reflects our commitment to caring, listening and putting our customers first.
Your support and engagement help us deliver the best possible service – thank you!
Read our Customer Charter and see more in this video
Join us! There are currently 58 job opportunities available to apply for now.
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