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  • Grasmere to Dunmail Raise Active Travel

    This consultation presents the initial design proposals for the Grasmere to Dunmail Raise Active Travel scheme. Active Travel means making journeys by modes of transport that are people powered including walking, wheeling and cycling. This scheme is one of three sections within the See More Lake District Cycling Project, funded by the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal. The Grasmere to Dunmail Raise Active Travel proposals aim to make active travel safer,... More
    Opened today

  • Proposed Public Space Protection Orders across 9 Westmorland and Furness areas

    Public Space Protection Orders provides additional powers to Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumbria Police under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 to take positive action and act as a deterrent to prevent nuisance behaviour in public spaces. Before an Order can be introduced, the Council must follow a statutory consultation process giving people the opportunity to comment on the proposals. Following evidence provided by landowners and residents,... More
    Opened 6 January 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 6 simple questions from people that have used our service - if you've been sent this survey that's YOU! More
    Closed 31 January 2026

  • Community Governance Review - Second Consultation

    Westmorland and Furness Council is under a duty to keep parish governance arrangements under review and this is done through a Community Governance Review (CGR). We started a CGR across Wesmorland and Furness on 13 October 2025 and draft recommendations have been made. The next stage is to consult on those draft recommendations. During a CGR we must consider whether governance arrangements are: reflective of the identities... More
    Opened 28 January 2026

  • Child Friendly WF - Your Voice Matters (11-17)

    Help make Westmorland and Furness more Child Friendly We want to know what life is really like for you and what would make your community better for children and young people. That’s why we’ve created a survey — designed with young people — and we want YOU to take part. You don’t have to give your name and details. ⭐By taking part you can enter into our prize draw for a chance to win one of three £50 Love to Shop vouchers!⭐ More
    Opened 19 January 2026

  • Child Friendly WF - Your Voice Matters (7-10)

    We want to hear from YOU about what it's like growing up in your area of Westmorland and Furness (WF). Your voice matters! You don't need to complete every question, you can skip questions or stop if you want to. Also, you don’t need to write your name on it at the end if you don’t want to. ⭐By taking part you can enter into our prize draw for a chance to win one of three £50 Love to Shop vouchers!⭐ More
    Opened 19 January 2026

  • Westmorland and Furness ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistants) Impact Survey 2025 (for ELSAs)

    This survey is for ELSAs to complete. The ELSA course has been running in Westmorland and Furness, and previously Cumbria, since spring 2022. ELSAs are Emotional Literacy Support Assistants. They are teaching assistants who have had special training from Educational Psychologists to support the emotional development of children and young people in school. ELSAs have regular professional supervision from educational psychologists to help them in their work. We would like to... More
    Closed 16 January 2026

  • Westmorland and Furness ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistants) Impact Survey 2025 (for Headteachers)

    This survey is for Headteachers to complete. The ELSA course has been running in Westmorland and Furness, and previously Cumbria, since spring 2022. ELSAs are Emotional Literacy Support Assistants. They are teaching assistants who have had special training from Educational Psychologists to support the emotional development of children and young people in school. ELSAs have regular professional supervision from educational psychologists to help them in their work. We would... More
    Closed 16 January 2026

  • Funding our future: Budget Consultation 2026/27

    Welcome to our budget consultation. Your responses will help us set the budget for the next financial year. Foreword Westmorland and Furness Council is now in its third year of delivering many of your essential local services – from waste collection and recycling to social care, education, roads maintenance, planning and so much more. Becoming a new unitary council in 2023 has given us the opportunity to think and do things differently, challenge and... More
    Closed 16 January 2026

  • Child Protection Conference or Cared For Children’s Review - Feedback from Parents and Carers

    We have asked you to complete this feedback form as you have recently taken part in a Child Protection Conference or a Cared for Children’s Review. We would love to know what you think about the process and we would really appreciate your feedback to help us improve our service. More
    Opened 14 January 2026

  • Child Protection Conference or Cared For Children’s Review - Feedback from young people

    Hello - You have had a meeting with your IRO (Independent Reviewing Officer) - now we want to hear from you! What was good? What could be better? This quick survey helps us improve the service for you and others. It’s private and won’t affect anything you're doing now. Thanks for being honest - YOUR voice matters! More
    Opened 14 January 2026

  • Child Protection Conference or Cared For Children’s Review - Feedback from professionals

    This feedback questionnaire has been provided to you as you have participated in a meeting chaired by an IRO (Independent Reviewing Officer). We would like to know what you think about the process and would love to hear your feedback to help us improve our services. Many thanks. More
    Opened 14 January 2026

  • LADO Service – Professionals’ Feedback

    You have had some professional involvement with the LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer) Service.  We would like to know what you think about the process and would love to hear your feedback to help us improve our services. Many thanks. More
    Opened 14 January 2026

  • LADO Service – Training feedback

    You have attended some training provided by the LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer) Service.  We would like to know what you think and would love to hear your feedback to help us improve our service. Many thanks More
    Opened 14 January 2026

  • Fostering Independent Reviewing Officer (FIRO) Service Feedback

    We have asked you to complete this feedback form as you have recently taken part in a meeting chaired by the Fostering Independent Reviewing Officer (FIRO).  We would like to know what you think about the process and would love to hear your feedback to help us improve our services. Many thanks More
    Opened 14 January 2026

  • Your Voice Matters (Children's version)

    We would love to hear what you think! Please tell us what you think we do well and what we could do better. This will help us get better and help more children and families. Thank you! More
    Opened 16 December 2025

  • Your Voice Matters

    Now that your time with our service has come to an end, we’d really value your feedback. You can help us understand what we’re doing well and where we can do better, so we can keep improving the support we offer to children, young people, and families in our community. Your honest answers will make a real difference for others who might need our help in the future – thank you! More
    Opened 16 December 2025

  • Draft Design Code Consultation 2025 - Long Survey

    Background to the Draft Design Code We have prepared a Draft Design Code following earlier community engagement where you told us about your views on design for Westmorland and Furness. Responses to this early engagement were published in our Design Code Early Engagement Report (December 2024) Once adopted the Design Code will become a Supplementary Planning Document used to help shape the design of future developments. While the Design Code... More
    Closed 14 December 2025

  • Draft Design Code Consultation 2025 - Short Survey

    Draft Design Code - Short Survey Westmorland and Furness Council has prepared a draft Design Code following earlier community engagement where you told us about your views on design for Westmorland and Furness. Responses to this early engagement were published in our Design Code Early Engagement Report (December 2024) Once adopted the Design Code will be used to help shape developments in the future by guiding how new homes and business premises are designed and built.... More
    Closed 14 December 2025

  • Community Governance Review consultation

    Westmorland and Furness Council is under a duty to keep parish governance arrangements under review and this is done through a Community Governance Review (CGR). Previous CGRs were undertaken by former district councils and in some cases have not been reviewed in a number of years. Now that the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) has completed its review of electoral arrangements for Westmorland and Furness, we have decided to conduct a CGR across the... More
    Closed 8 December 2025

  • Consultation on proposed Admission Arrangements for community and voluntary controlled schools – 2027-28

    All schools must have admission arrangements that clearly set out how children will be admitted, including the criteria that will be applied if there are more applications than places at the school. Admission arrangements are determined by admission authorities. Westmorland and Furness Council (the local authority) is the admission authority for all community and voluntary controlled schools with the local authority area of Westmorland and Furness. Proposed... More
    Closed 4 December 2025

  • 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) More
    Closed 30 November 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) More
    Closed 30 November 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 Read our consultation document for further details about the proposal (PDF , 298KB) . To help you complete the consultation we have put together a document giving the answers to some... More
    Closed 28 November 2025

  • Heart of Kendal - Kendal Riverside Active Travel Improvements

    This consultation presents the initial design proposals for the Kendal Riverside Active Travel Improvements, which forms part of the wider Heart of Kendal Programme. The project is supported by funding from the Heart of Kendal Local Regeneration Fund (formerly known as the Levelling Up Fund), Active Travel Fund 5, and the Government’s Local Transport Grant. The proposals aim to improve walking and cycling connections along part of Kendal’s riverside, creating safer, more... More
    Closed 26 November 2025

  • High Street Rental Auctions

    High Street Rental Auctions (HSRAs) are new powers that allows councils to step in and auction leases on long-term vacant commercial properties. The aim is to get unused buildings back into productive use, bringing energy, enterprise, and footfall back to our town centres. When we refer to the term ‘high street’, we are referring to our main commercial and retails centres within given towns or villages. These can include, but not exclusively: Central shopping area,... More
    Created 18 November 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 is both sensitive to the town's heritage and adaptive for the future, to create a better social, economic and cultural environment for all. The enhancements of Market Place... More
    Closed 17 November 2025

  • 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 following consultation aims to seek the views of all Westmorland & Furness mainstream schools/academies and Schools Forum on the proposed schools funding formula in 2026/2 7 . The consultation... More
    Closed 24 October 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 improve services for you and other care leavers. The questions cover key areas from your pathway plan, including housing, education, health, relationships, finances, and how... More
    Opened 8 October 2025

  • 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 ⭐⭐ As a thank you for your time in completing this survey we will enter all responding schools into a prize draw to win a free term of our Music Service Classroom Instrumental Learning programme (primary), or for secondary schools we will work with you to curate a... More
    Closed 30 September 2025
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