Lazonby Parish Council

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

News Release

News release: Garden waste subscription reminder as June deadline approaches
Residents reminded there is still time to sign up for new garden waste collection service with current grace period coming to an end later this month.

Residents are being reminded there is still time to sign up for its new garden waste collection service, with the current grace period coming to an end later this month.

Since its launch on 1 April, there has been good uptake to the service from residents across Westmorland and Furness, with many choosing to continue receiving garden waste collections. The Council is thanking those who have already signed up and encouraging anyone who has not yet done so to act before the deadline.

Residents can subscribe at a cost of £60 per bin per year, with the grace sign-up window open until 28 June. From 29 June, only bins displaying a valid subscription sticker will be emptied. General household waste and recycling collections are not affected.

Those signing up for the first time who do not already have a garden waste bin, or do not currently receive a collection, will get their first bin free of charge. Additional bins can be purchased for a one-off fee of £25 each, with all bins – including the first – requiring an annual subscription.

The quickest and easiest way to subscribe is online at westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/gardenwaste. Alternatively, residents without internet access can subscribe by calling 0300 373 3300.

Once a subscription has been completed, a sticker will be posted out for residents to attach to their bin. Bins without a valid sticker will not be collected after 28 June. Any additional bins ordered will be delivered after sign-up is complete.

Councillor Adrian Waite, Westmorland and Furness Council Cabinet Member for Environmental Services and Transport, said:

“It’s been encouraging to see so many residents already signed up to the new service. As we move through June, we want to remind anyone who still intends to subscribe to do so before the deadline. Signing up now will make sure your garden waste collections continue without interruption beyond the end of the month.

“We recognise that this is a change for residents. However, introducing a subscription helps us protect the essential services people rely on, while managing the ongoing financial pressures facing the Council.”

For residents who choose not to subscribe, alternatives such as home composting or taking garden waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre remain available.

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Find out how our garden waste collection service works and how you can subscribe.

16/06/2026

16 June 2026
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News Release

Free water safety sessions launched to protect young people this summer

Westmorland and Furness Council are urging families to take part in free water safety sessions this summer as part of a coordinated effort to prevent tragic incidents in open water ahead of the school summer holidays. This follows a number of recent deaths across the UK, which have highlighted the dangers of open water and the importance of knowing how to respond in an emergency.

The sessions are being offered to families with children aged 7 to 14 years in both leisure centres and open water locations across the area, teaching vital life-saving skills. Additionally, secondary schools have the opportunity to arrange funded sessions for their pupils as part of their core PE offer. Children must be able to swim at least 25 metres confidently without stopping to take part.

The initiative is provided through Westmorland and Furness Council and the Cumbria Water Safety Partnership, in partnership with GLL and Barrow Forward - working to reduce water-related deaths and keep communities safe.

The sessions focus on practical techniques that can make the difference between life and death in cold water, including:

How to control breathing during cold water shock
How to float to stay alive
Understanding risks in open water
What to do if someone is in trouble
The programme recognises that being able to swim is not enough—knowing how to survive in cold, open water is critical.

Parents and carers are encouraged to talk to their children about water safety and reinforce one key message:

“If you fall into water – float, breathe, and stay calm.”

Vicky Hughes Cabinet Member for Planning and Active Wellbeing said:

“We know that open water can be extremely dangerous, particularly for young people who may not recognise the risks.

I’m grateful to our partner organisations for working with us so swiftly to provide this local offer to our children and young people, following the recent tragic deaths across the UK.

These free sessions give families the knowledge and confidence to stay safe, and could genuinely save lives.”

Full details of the sessions and booking details can be found here:

https://bit.ly/WaterSafetySessionsWF

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16/06/2026

Hello,

A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow United Utilities to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 29th June 2026 and anticipated to take 3 weeks to complete.

Please see below details of the extents of the restriction(s) and any alternative route(s) which may be in place, the relevant legal notice can be viewed athttps://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/4587/site-notice_a836a6687b.pdf and a location plan clearly showing these extents can be found on one.network via link https://one.network/?tm=GB150078652

Location: B6413 Lazonby, from its junction with Scaur Lane, extending in a north easterly direction for approx. 335m.

Alternative Route: A suitable alternative route will be signed and made available via the B6412, C3018, C3017 and the unrestricted section of the B6413. A way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times

N.B Passage for Emergency Vehicles will be maintained where required for the duration of this restriction.

Should you have any queries in relation to this temporary Order please contact the Highways Hotline by calling 0300 373 3306 or via the Westmorland & Furness Council website, quoting the reference TTROW/19524

Kind Regards

Temporary Traffic Regulation Order Team

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09 June 2026
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News Release

Business community asked to share insights to help council plan for the future

Business owners and operators are being asked for their views and insight to inform future economic support strategies and policies in Westmorland and Furness.

The annual business survey, run by the Economic Development and Regeneration team, is the chance for everybody who owns or operates a business in Westmorland and Furness to have their say and help the council plan for future needs.

Councillor Jonathan Brook, Leader of Westmorland and Furness Council and Cabinet Member for the Economy, said: "The economic landscape in Westmorland and Furness is wonderfully varied, resourceful and strong. We take seriously our role in supporting businesses. We greatly value the insights and intelligence gathered in our annual surveys.

"The information we collect informs our policies and strategies. It helps us target our work, to where it is most needed, to make Westmorland and Furness a great place to live, work and thrive. It gives us a clear snap-shot, of the present situation and an indication of businesses’ future plans. It also highlights, commercial land and premises requirements. Taken together, it means we can develop our strategies and policies based on first-hand evidence and identified need. Resulting in better outcomes for all."

The survey is available online for businesses to complete and contains 29 closed questions and one open question for comment, and takes just five to 10 minutes to complete. The information helps the council to better plan for future commercial development and to understand the opportunities and challenges facing the business community.

Submitted responses will support the development of the Westmorland and Furness Local Plan. The Local Plan will set out how much development (e.g. new homes and employment sites) is needed in our communities. It will ensure that new development is built in the right places and in a way that balances the economic, social and environmental impacts. It will set out our strategy for allocating land for employment, housing and other development. It will also allocate sites for development.

Issues covered in the survey include levels of confidence for the next 12 months, projected staffing levels, anticipated future business premises needs and the importance of addressing barriers such as climate change and skills shortages.

Businesses will also receive a postcard about the survey by post and are encouraged to take part digitally by scanning the QR code.

To take part or to view survey findings from previous years, visit: www.investinwestmorlandandfurness.co.uk/survey. The survey will run until the end of July 2026, and all Westmorland and Furness businesses are encouraged to have their say.

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19/05/2026

19 May 2026
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News Release

Opening hours for Spring Bank Holiday

Westmorland and Furness Council will continue to provide key services over the Spring Bank Holiday but some of its offices will be closed on Monday 25 May 2026.

The main switchboard number (0300 373 3300) will close at 4.30pm on Friday 22 May and reopen on Tuesday 26 May at 9am. There will be a recorded out of hours message advising of the closure period and contact numbers for Highways, Homelessness, Adults and Children’s Social Care and Registration should anyone be calling about an emergency. Our Westmorland and Furness Council website will provide all of these details too.

Here are details of opening times, out of hours contacts and other relevant information:

Household Recycling and Waste Collections

If you live in the Eden or Barrow areas, there will be no changes to bin collection days across the Bank Holiday weekend. The waste collection teams in these areas will be working on Bank Holiday Monday to maintain services on their usual schedule.

If you live in the South Lakeland area and your bin is scheduled to be collected on Bank Holiday Monday, your collection will be made on the following day (Tuesday 26 May). All collections through the week will then be one day later than normal.

Recycling

Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) will all be open as usual throughout the Bank Holiday weekend and standard opening hours will not be affected by the Bank Holiday. Opening hours are as follows:

Ambleside: 8am-6pm, Monday-Sunday Barrow: 8am-11am and 12pm-6pm, Monday-Sunday Penrith (Flusco): 8am-6pm, Monday-Sunday Grange-over-Sands: 8am-4pm, Thursday-Saturday Kendal: 8am-4pm, Monday-Sunday Kirkby Stephen: 8am-6pm. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday Ulverston: 8am-6pm, Monday-Sunday

The HWRC permit helpline will be closed on bank holidays and weekends.

Leisure Centres

Some Westmorland and Furness Council Leisure centres will be open over the Bank Holiday weekend - including Bank Holiday Monday - but there may be some changes to normal opening hours. To find out the opening times and activities on offer, please visit the leisure centres’ websites.

Health and Social Care

Residential and home care services operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Adult Social Care offices will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday (25 May) and reopen on Tuesday 26 May.

If you’re concerned about the welfare of an adult, please visit the Westmorland and Furness Council website or call 0300 373 3301.

When offices are closed, please use the out of hours number to report a safeguarding concern (01539 768700) - this can be used 24 hours a day for adult social care emergencies.

Children's Services (for children's social care)

The Children's Services offices will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday (25 May) and reopen on Tuesday 26 May.

During closure periods, the Emergency Duty Team can be contacted 24 hours a day for children’s social care emergencies on 0300 373 2724.

For more information about what to do if you’re concerned for the welfare of a child, please visit the Westmorland and Furness Safeguarding Children Partnership website.

Homelessness

Young people or people providing support to young people who are at risk of homelessness or are homeless should visit the Westmorland and Furness Council website for more information.

People who are at risk of eviction or homelessness or need support with housing can find information and support by visiting westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.

Out of Hours Emergency Homelessness Service

If you are facing immediate homelessness during the Bank Holiday period, an out of hours service is available to provide support.

For urgent assistance, please contact 01229 833311.

This service is available to residents across Barrow, Eden, and South Lakes who require emergency housing help outside of normal office hours.

Domestic abuse

Westmorland and Furness Council have a duty to assess the need for support and prepare strategies to provide services for victims in safe accommodation and to provide domestic abuse survivors with community in-reach services.

Visit the Westmorland and Furness Council website for more information on Domestic Abuse support.

Westmorland and Furness Highways

Between 5pm on Friday 22 May and 8.30am on Tuesday 26 May, Highways are operating a limited service, prioritising reports of emergencies that cause immediate threat to life or property.

If you need to report a highways related emergency during this time, please call the Highways Hotline on 0300 373 3306.

To report general problems with potholes, road damage, flooding and drainage, traffic lights, streetlights, pedestrian crossings, trees, vegetation, bollards, manhole covers and more, please complete the highways online reporting form.

Registration Service

During the Bank Holiday period the Registration Service can be contacted outside office hours by calling 0300 373 3300 and following the instructions if the enquiry is in regard to emergency situations such as:

Urgent death registration on religious or cultural grounds. Urgent enquiries regarding a ceremony taking place outside office hours. Urgent enquiries regarding End-of-Life ceremony arrangements.

Archives, Libraries and Local Link offices

The Archive Centres and all libraries will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday but normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday 26 May.

Trading Standards

Trading Standards offices will be closed over the Bank Holiday weekend. Residents should report any live incidents of cold callers or rogue traders to Cumbria Police by telephoning 101 or emailing [email protected].

For guidance on a wide range of customer issues, visit Citizens Advice Consumer Service website.

Council Housing Repairs

The 24-hour service to report urgent council housing repairs in the Barrow and Penrith areas will continue to be provided by calling 01229 833311.

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Housing Benefit, Universal Credit, Discretionary Housing Payments, Council Tax reduction and how to let us know about a change of circumstances.

12/05/2026

11 May 2026

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News Release

Funding available for arts and culture sector in Eden and Furness

The arts, culture, heritage, festivals and events sector in Eden and Furness are invited to apply for new grant fund totalling at £94,000.

Available through Westmorland and Furness Council, grants of between £2,000 and £10,000 are available to projects that aim to support the delivery of high-quality arts activities and events, including performances, exhibitions, productions and festivals.

With funding for arts and culture already established in South Lakeland, the grant aims to create a more balanced approach across the area.

Applications are open to organisations who are not in receipt of regular grant funding from Westmorland and Furness Council and must be located within the area, with funded activity delivered in either Eden or Furness.

The deadline to apply for the Arts Grant 2026/27 is Monday 1 June 2026 at 10am.

Steph Cordon, Director of Thriving Communities at Westmorland and Furness Council, said:

“Westmorland and Furness is home to a vibrant and diverse arts, culture and heritage sector which plays an important role in enriching lives, supporting wellbeing and strengthening our communities.

“The 2026/27 is available to support the delivery of inclusive and inspiring activities that reach people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly those who may not traditionally engage with arts and culture.

“Any eligible not-for-profit organisations, charities and community groups are encouraged to apply with their ideas for projects in Eden or Furness.”

For further information on the fund including full guidance or to request an application form, please email [email protected].

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