We are committed to delivering restorative action and encourage LGBT veterans impacted by the pre-2000 ban to apply or register their interest for support. tinyurl.com/ye2k2n2k

Applications for our 16 to 19 Education Travel Bursary Fund are now live! Visit our website to find out more and apply for non-means tested help with travel costs by: 🚌bus 🚆train 🚖taxi 🚘private transport (13p/mile) 🚴‍♀️or bicycle (£400 towards purchase).

We'd love to know your thoughts about #Ulverston Leisure Centre and swimming pool. Please tell us what you think by completing the online survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/Westmorland_… Closing date - Monday 2 September.

The newsletter shares information on our recent monitoring works which opened up both bridges and confirmed the #A591 is safe to remain open, the outcome of the peer review led by WSP, further improvements to the official diversion route and a reminder of our confirmed timeline.

Sharpen your skills with new Adult Learning courses! The #Cumbria Adult Learning Service has launched a new programme of courses for 2024/25. Visit adultlearningcumbria.org to find out more and take a look at the Adult Learning brochure delivered to your door. Age UK South Lakeland

A public consultation has been launched to help shape new council wards for Westmorland and Furness Council. Read more: westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/news/2024/cons… The consultation ends on 4 November 2024. Have your say👇 lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/we…

We're delighted to share that Cumbria Pension Fund, administered by Westmorland and Furness Council, has been shortlisted for the prestigious LGC Investment Awards 2024 in the ‘ESG innovation’ category! 🎉 Read more: westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/news/2024/cumb… #LGCInvestmentAwards LGC

Have your say on a new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for Westmorland and Furness. We’re asking for your input and views to help shape the future of a new order for the area. The survey will close on Sunday 1 September: consult.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/westmorland-an…

3 weeks to go until we celebrate our 15th year of Cumbria Pride 🥳 Join us at Pride 24 when we once again bring Pride for Cumbria on Saturday 21 September 2024, 12-6pm in Caldew Riverside Car Park, Carlisle 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ vm.tiktok.com/ZGeTcShE5/

⏳ Last chance to let us know your thoughts about #Ulverston Leisure Centre and swimming pool - closing date Monday 2 September. Please tell us what you think by completing the online survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/Westmorland_… Better South Lakeland UlverstonTownCouncil

Have your say on the Marina Village residential opportunity SPD, a brownfield site close to Barrow Town Centre. We’re asking for your views on this document which explains how housing can be delivered on this site. More here: consult.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/planning-polic…

A public consultation has been launched to help shape new council wards for Westmorland and Furness Council. Read more: westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/news/2024/cons… The consultation ends on 4 November 2024. Have your say👇 lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/we…

Today is #MerchantNavyDay, a time to honour our brave seafarers, past and present, and thank them for their service. 🚩 We are proudly flying the Red Ensign at Barrow, Kendal and Penrith Town Halls, as well as Ferry Nab in Windermere, to show our support. ⚓ The Seafarers' Charity

Join us at one of our candle lighting ceremonies across the county at 8pm on the 10th September 2024 as part of World Suicide Prevention Day. Here is a little video of what you can expect... It would be lovely to see you at one of our events. 💜🕯️

Wednesday 4 September 2024 - Food Alert "For Action": To Consumers and Food Businesses who have purchased Glen’s Vodka (35cl) bit.ly/3ARAfwX

ARCHAEOLOGICAL FINDS DAY Penrith and Eden Museum Tuesday 10 September 12pm - 2pm Free entry. Bring your Archaeological finds to Penrith & Eden Museum. Everyone is welcome to bring along for identification portable archaeological material or historical objects found or acquired locally.