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Jonathan Brook is standing on a construction site and smiling at the camera. He has short grey/black hair and is wearing glasses and a blur waterproof jacket.

Council to discuss mayoral devolution plan

Cumbrian residents could be asked to elect a mayor in May 2026 if a devolution plan is agreed.

Red large waste bin next to small blue recycling bin

Council faces festive recycling backlog

Westmorland and Furness Council apologises but does not say when the backlog will clear.

The existing rock armour along the coast at the former South Walney landfill site

Plans to repair sea defences at landfill site

Westmorland and Furness Council applies for permission to to rebuild the rock armour.

A stock image of a council tax bill

Authority owed more than £3m in unpaid council tax

A Freedom of Information request reveals about 3,400 outstanding accounts for a Cumbrian council.

A pair of elderly hands in front of an electric heater

How councils will fill the winter fuel payment gap

Many authorities are providing funds to pensioners who do not qualify for the winter fuel payment.

The entrance to Barrow Market Hall. The long two-storey redbrick building has a sign above the doorway and is surrounded by blue wooden boards. Street lights can be seen on the flat roof.

Millions more needed for market hall revamp

"Additional asbestos contamination" means a further £6m is required as work continues in Barrow.

A small stone bridge standing over a small waterway called Pen Beck. Stones can be seen through its shallow water. A road stands to the left of the beck. Village houses and a pub can be seen in the background.

Traffic warning over village flood repairs

A retaining wall needs urgent repairs as flooding could put the road in supports at risk.

An artist's impression of the camping barn and cafe which will be built at the hub. The building has numerous windows to allow customers to look out.

Nature hub plans approved after changes made

The hub will be a focus for people experiencing the environment around Earnse Bay in Cumbria.

Penrith Castle. A wooden bridge leads over a grass moat to the castle ruins. The castle has no roof and only parts of two of its walls remain sanding. It is made from red brick.

Ideas sought for changes to historic park

People are being asked their opinions on how they would like the park to be improved.