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Westmorland and Furness Council has launched formal public consultations on the future of two residential care homes.
Residents, families, staff and the wider community are being invited to share their views on options for the future of Applethwaite Green Care Home in Windermere and Grisedale Croft Care Home in Alston.
No decisions have been taken about the final outcome for either home. The purpose of each 12-week consultation is to gather views, understand impacts, and ensure that any future changes prioritise safety, continuity of care and quality of life for residents.
Cabinet recently considered detailed reports outlining significant challenges facing both homes, including buildings that no longer meet modern care and regulatory standards, declining occupancy, workforce pressures and high operating costs.
There are two consultation documents and surveys available - one for Applethwaite Green and one for Grisedale Croft.
Find out more details about the care home consultations and upcoming drop‑in events on our website
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Westmorland and Furness Council has set out its long-term vision for a
stronger, more inclusive and more sustainable economy over the next
decade.
The arts, culture, heritage, festivals and events sectors in Eden and Furness are invited to apply for new grant fund totalling £94,000.
Urgent action is being taken to protect two Kendal bridges from the risk of damage or collapse after repeated breaches of weight restrictions.
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Westmorland and Furness Council has been honoured with the highest accolade available for organisations that demonstrate outstanding support for the Armed Forces community.
Residents are encouraged to consider fostering as part of Foster Care Fortnight, the UK’s largest awareness-raising campaign for foster care.
Work has started on repairs to Thorncliffe Crematorium in Barrow following the recent fire, which caused significant damage.
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Our Annual Report for 2025-26 is now available, highlighting the progress we’ve made and the work delivered for the people and places of Westmorland and Furness.
From supporting communities and protecting our environment, to driving growth and improving services, it’s a snapshot of our work over the past year.
Read the full Westmorland and Furness Council Annual Report 2025-26 (PDF)
Hundreds of students stepped into the shoes of refugees thanks to a powerful, walk-through experience called Escape to Safety.
The interactive exhibition was brought to Kendal College in a successful project by Westmorland and Furness Council to support 450 students to gain an understanding of the experiences asylum seekers and refugees go through as they search for safety from war-torn countries.
Watch the video on our YouTube channel
With one month to go until the start of Appleby Horse fair on Thursday 4 June, Fair-goers bringing towed caravans to this year’s Appleby Horse Fair are being reminded of the need to carefully plan their journeys and not arrive too soon.
Gypsy, Traveller and Roma representative, Billy Welch, a member of the Multi Agency Co-ordinating Group (MASCG), who work to make the Fair as safe as possible for residents and visitors, said:
“I am appealing to the Gypsy and Traveller community not to come too close, too soon to this year’s fair. If we are spread out more, we have less of an impact on the surrounding towns and villages. This will help the authorities to prepare for the fair as well as showing consideration for local residents. So please, try not to arrive until it's time for the fields to open on Thursday 4 June.”
Find out more about the Appleby Horse fair on the MASCG's website
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We are aware that fraudulent websites and fake job adverts can sometimes appear online claiming to advertise roles on behalf of Westmorland and Furness Council.
To help protect yourself and your personal information, we strongly encourage all applicants to apply directly through the official Westmorland and Furness Council's webpage only.
Join us! There are currently 66 job opportunities available to apply for now.
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The benefits of investing in Cumbria will be showcased at a three-day business conference (Tuesday 19 - Thursday 21 May) which is set to attract 16,000 delegates and more than 1,750 potential investors. UKREiiF, hosted in Leeds, connects people, places and businesses to accelerate and unlock sustainable, inclusive and transformational investment.
The annual event brings together the public sector - with every core UK city and region involved - alongside government, investors, funders, developers, housebuilders and more.
Cumbria Combined Authority (CCA), Enterprising Cumbria, Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council are joining forces to promote the area’s investment opportunities and development plans.
Olympic champion Sir Bradley Wiggins. Britain’s first Tour de France winner will be there to help shine a national spotlight on the county’s growth ambitions and major investment opportunities.
Read about the UKREiiF event and the Cumbria pavilion on the CCA's website
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