Consultation Hub

Welcome to Westmorland and Furness Council's consultation and engagement platform. This site will help you find and participate in consultations that interest you.

Recently updated consultations are displayed below. Alternatively, search for consultations by keyword, postcode, interest etc.

Open Consultations

  • 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 Cumbria, with support from, Cumberland Council, Westmorland and Furness Council, Carlisle Cathedral,...

    Closes 25 April 2025

  • 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 organisation may wish to make. The draft Policy introduces a permanent pavement licensing...

    Closes 28 April 2025

  • 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 elections were not changed. Most local councils in the area are already due to hold their next...

    Closes 6 May 2025

  • 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

  • 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

Forthcoming Consultations

  • 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...

    Opens 1 May 2025