The U3200 at Piper Lane, Kirkby Thore to its junction with the #A66 will be CLOSED ❌ to all vehicles tomorrow from 8.30am until 3.30pm for essential and urgent repair works to improve the carriageway.

Please plan your journey to avoid the route during these times.

The organisers of the “Travelling Man” mobile bar, a popular addition to the 2023 Appleby Horse Fair, have announced that they will not be operating the bar at this year’s Fair, but hope to be back in 2025.

More 👉 applebyfair.org/news-0/2024/ap…

Two Westmorland and Furness Short Breaks care homes have been award ‘Good’ by OFSTED after inspections in March 2024.

A huge well done to all the staff for providing a safe, happy place for children with special needs to come for a short break.

We are pleased to announce that the we are adopting the #ForcerProtocol which aims to prevent missing veterans coming to harm.
We are asking service veterans, reservists and current serving members of the armed forces to provide key information to Safe and Found Online

Don't flick that tick! Use fine-tipped tweezers or a tick removal tool. And follow our handy tick tips, so you can enjoy being outside 🌳🌻🌼🚶‍♂️

More info: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/21/wha…
#BeTickAware #BeLymeAware

Is your child being assessed for Autism?
Would you like some support from Speech and Language Therapy, The Autism Pathway Navigator & Occupational Therapy?
Would like to meet other parents also going through the process?
Meet on Monday 13 May 9.30–11.30am at Barrow Library.

Household Recycling and Waste Collections - Early May Bank Holiday (6 May 2024)

If you live in the Eden or Barrow areas there will be no changes to bin collection days.

In South Lakeland, collections will be a day later than usual.

Many council services will operate as normal over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend. Others may be closed or operating a reduced service due to the bank holiday on Monday 6 May 2024.
Visit our website for more information:
westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/news/2024/open…

Our Civil Enforcement Officers have issued tickets to these vehicles parked within the restricted zone in Elterwater Village.

If you are visiting the Lake District this weekend, we are asking everyone to please park responsibly and adhere to the restrictions that are in place.

Whether you're new to paddleboarding or refreshing your knowledge, #BeAdventureSmart .
Following these top tips from our friends at Adventure Smart will help you prepare for a safe and fun day out on the water: adventuresmart.uk/paddle-boardin…
#SUP #paddleboarding #LakeDistrict

Think pharmacy first!

Pharmacists are part of your expert NHS healthcare team and can help give advice and treatment for a range of common illnesses.

Find pharmacy bank holiday opening hours here: northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/.../may-bank..…
#NHS #HereToHelp
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Whilst you're out and about enjoying our wonderful area this weekend, it is extremely important to respect the parking regulations we have in place across our towns and rural areas to keep traffic flowing smoothly, leaving plenty of space for emergency services to pass through.

A message to customers whose household waste bins were unable to be collected today in Dalton-in-Furness.

We plan to return to the area on Bank Holiday Monday (6 May) to complete this round so please leave your bins out for collection. Thank you.

Apologies for any inconvenience

CORRECTION

ELECTIONS 2024 - Ulverston Town Council: West Ward results
HORNBY, Margaret - Conservative Party Candidate - 262 (ELECTED)
IRVING, Helen - Conservative Party Candidate - 262 (ELECTED)
PIERCE, Helen Joy - The Green Party - 206 (ELECTED)

👉 westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/voting-and-ele…

Household Recycling and Waste Collections - Early May Bank Holiday (6 May 2024)

If you live in the Eden or Barrow areas there will be no changes to bin collection days.

In South Lakeland, collections will be a day later than usual.

Many council services will operate as normal over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend. Others may be closed or operating a reduced service due to the bank holiday on Monday 6 May 2024.
Visit our website for more information:
westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/news/2024/open…

ELECTIONS 2024 - Cumbria Police Fire & Crime Commissioner Result

Allan, David - Labour and Co-operative Party - elected with 38708 votes on a turnout of 21.17%

Full results available at westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/voting-and-ele…

ELECTIONS 2024 - Ulverston Town Council: Town Ward

RONSON, Sam - Labour Party - 197 (ELECTED)
SCROGHAM, Michelle - Labour Party - 244 (ELECTED)
WILSON, Shirley-Anne - Labour Party – 199 (ELECTED)

Full results available at westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/voting-and-ele…