Open Consultations
-
School Funding Formula for 2026/27 Consultation
A national funding formula (NFF) was introduced for schools from 2018/19 and as in previous years, local authorities will continue to decide in 2026/27, following consultation with their schools and Schools Forum, whether this formula is applied or a locally determined formula is used. This...
Closes 24 October 2025
-
Langwathby school transport consultation
We currently provide a passenger assistant on each of the home to school transport routes which serve Langwathby Church of England (C of E) Primary School. The routes are: T1252 serving Gamblesby, Melmerby and Ousby T1255 serving Glassonby, Hunsonby, Little Salkeld and Winskill...
Closes 28 October 2025
-
SEND Information and Advice Support Service - Network Survey
It is important that people who use the SEND Information and Advice Support Service (IASS), have a good experience and get the information, advice and support they need - after all it is why we exist! To make sure we are doing a good job, the national SEND IASS Network ask us to gather feedback on...
Closes 31 October 2025
-
Kendal Market Place and Kent Street – Early Engagement Questionnaire for Stakeholders
The Heart of Kendal, funded by the UK Government’s Local Regeneration Fund (formerly known as the Levelling Up Fund) , is a bold vision to revitalise Kendal by setting out an exciting approach to town centre regeneration. The projects aims to transform and regenerate the town centre in a way that...
Closes 10 November 2025
-
Care Leaver Annual Survey
We want to hear from you. This survey is your opportunity to share your experiences, thoughts, and ideas about the support you’ve received since leaving care or preparing to leave care. Whether things have gone well, or you’ve faced challenges, your voice matters - and it helps us...
Closes 7 December 2025
Forthcoming Consultations
-
Penrith Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Plan consultation
Westmorland and Furness Council are preparing a Character Area Appraisal and Management Plan (CAAMP) for Penrith Conservation Area as part of their statutory duty to preserve and enhance the heritage asset. View the Penrith Character Area Appraisal and Management Plan (PDF 13MB)
Opens 20 October 2025
-
Barrow Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Plan consultation
Westmorland and Furness Council are preparing a Character Area Appraisal and Management Plan (CAAMP) for Barrow Conservation Area as part of their statutory duty to preserve and enhance the heritage asset. View the Barrow Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (PDF 29MB)
Opens 20 October 2025
Closed Consultations
Music - Schools Survey
📢 Calling all school Music Leads – help us improve the music offer for children across Cumbria – we need YOUR feedback! ⭐⭐ Opportunity to win a musical experience for your school ...
Westmorland & Furness Annual Business Survey 2025
Welcome to the 2nd Westmorland & Furness Annual Business Survey Each year, we carry out our council-wide business survey with business premises across our area, and this year, we are...
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...
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...
Establishment of Resourced Provision at Ramsden Infants School, Barrow. Consultation Proposal
Demand for specialist provision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) has increased substantially over recent years. Westmorland and Furness...
Establishment of Resourced Provision at Greengate Junior School, Barrow. Consultation Proposal
Demand for specialist provision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) has increased substantially over recent years. Westmorland and Furness...