Westmorland Council

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Cumbria councils submit interest in devolution deal with government

Devolution would mean transferring powers and funding from national to local government

3 Oct

97-year-old Lake District cinema faces closure after leaseholder ends tenancy

Now Westmorland and Furness Council who own the building say they’re hoping to find someone else to take it over as soon as possible.

29 Jul

Sniffer dogs used in Furness area in bid to tackle supply of illegal tobacco

Sniffer dogs Pippa and Louis uncovered thousands of packets of illegal cigarettes.

15 Jul

More than 800 pupils to take part in school sports festival in Cumbria

Bridges to close in Kendal 'until further notice' due to structural concerns

Campaigners warn holiday park could damage 'sensitive habitat' for rare wildlife

Bus routes get funding boost of nearly £600,000

Bus services in Cumbria set to receive £1.7 million boost

Rural Business Support announced by Westmorland and Furness Council

Amber cold health alert issued as temperatures fall

Axed bus routes to be reinstated

Two weeks of strike action planned by Eden bin workers

Football stadium to undergo £900,000 revamp with new 3G pitch installed

More than £1million allocated to provide meals for children during holidays

Students in Cumbria to receive £500,000 to help with transport costs