Open Consultations
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Kirkby Lonsdale Fire Economic Impact: Business Needs Survey
The Kirkby Lonsdale Community Recovery Partnership with support from Westmorland and Furness Council are conducting this short survey to understand the ongoing economic impact that Kirkby Lonsdale businesses are facing at present, following the devastating fire in December 2024. Your...
Closes today
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Management of trees between Briarigg and Burneside Road, Kendal
We have received complaints about the height of the trees that form a shelterbelt, between Burneside road and Briarigg. The council seeks the views of residents on Burneside Road and Briarigg, and the surrounding community regarding the below options. This engagement is non-binding on...
Closes 23 May 2025
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Children and Young People Survey
This survey is for children and young people that live in Westmorland and Furness, that have a special educational need and/or disability (SEND). Your responses will be anonymous. It is your choice to answer any question or skip it. If you need some extra help to understand...
Closes 31 May 2025
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Children & Young People Survey
This survey is for children and young people that live in Westmorland and Furness, that have a special educational need and/or disability (SEND). Your responses will be anonymous. It is your choice to answer any question or skip it. If you need some extra help to understand...
Closes 31 May 2025
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Cumbria Local Nature Recovery Strategy Consultation
The Cumbria Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) has been drafted for public consultation and includes priorities for biodiversity, potential measures (otherwise known as actions) and mapping of nature recovery opportunities. The LNRS is made up of two parts: the Statement of Biodiversity...
Closes 22 June 2025
Forthcoming Consultations
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5 Year Housing Land Supply Developer Survey 2025
As part of its ongoing monitoring of the supply of housing land, Westmorland and Furness Council is undertaking its annual exercise of contacting owners/agents/developers of sites allocated for development, as well as unallocated sites of 10 or more dwellings that have been granted planning...
Opens 22 May 2025
Closed Consultations
Community Governance Review
When Westmorland & Furness Council was created, the next scheduled election date for the authority were set by central government to be in May 2027. The dates for scheduled parish and town council...
Draft Pavement Licensing Policy 2025-2030 Consultation
A consultation is now taking place for our draft Pavement Licensing Policy. The consultation will be open until 28 th April 2025 and we would welcome any comments either you, your business, or your...
Be part of history: Design Cumbria’s first Community Flag!
Thank you for your interest in designing a flag for Cumbria! Please complete the form below to submit your design. About the Competition: The Lord-Lieutenant and the High Sheriff of...
Consultation on Sockbridge and Tirril Neighbourhood Area Application
Westmorland and Furness Council has received an application from Sockbridge and Tirril Parish Council for the designation of a Neighbourhood Plan Area under Part 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning...
Leaflet Swap and Networking event
Thank you for attending our Leaflet Swap and Networking event on Wednesday 19 th March at Hutton in the Forest. W e hope you found the event useful and informative. We would be...
Marina Village Residential Opportunity SPD – Habitat Regulation Assessment Update March 2025
The Marina Village Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) sets out Westmorland and Furness Council’s development, design, and infrastructure requirements for the Marina Village Residential Opportunity...