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

  • School Funding Formula Consultation 2027/28

    A national funding formula (NFF) was introduced for schools from 2018/19 and as in previous years, local authorities will continue to decide in 2027/28, following consultation with their schools and Schools Forum, whether this formula is applied or a locally determined formula is used. This...

    Closes 23 October 2026

  • Sedbergh & District Business Transport Survey

    Westmorland and Furness Council and Sedbergh Economic Partnership are seeking to understand how current and potentially improved future bus services affect businesses in Sedbergh & District and the wider local economy. Your response to this survey will support further evidence gathering...

    Closes 30 October 2026

  • 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 2026

  • Public Consultation: Sandgate and Fell Lane, Penrith - Safety and Accessibility Improvements

    Introduction We would like your feedback on plans to improve Sandgate and the Fell Lane area in Penrith. The improvements aim to make it safer, easier and more pleasant to walk, wheel and cycle between the Scaws residential area, Beaconside Primary School and Sandgate in the town centre....

    Closes 13 November 2026

  • Youth Substance Misuse Team - Young People's feedback

    ⭐We Want to Hear From YOU!⭐ The Youth Substance Misuse Team wants to support you in the ways that matter most. The best way for us to improve is to hear directly from you — about what worked, what didn’t, and what we could do better. We will then use this to help shape the service for others...

    Closes 31 December 2026