Westmorland and Furness Council

About Westmorland and Furness Council

Westmorland and Furness Council is a unitary local authority serving the people, communities and businesses of Westmorland and Furness. It delivers and coordinates local government services including adult social care, children’s services, public health, housing, planning, transport, libraries, waste, environmental action and economic and cultural development. It works with residents, town and parish councils, community organisations and partners across urban and rural areas to reduce inequality, strengthen communities, protect the environment and improve local outcomes. Its focus is to put people and communities at the centre of effective, inclusive and sustainable services.