Just a few days left to apply for our lovely job in #Copeland #Cumbria (closes 1pm 16 June): communitycatalysts.co.uk/join-our-team/. You'll mentor local folk so they can set up their own small enterprises offering care/support to other local folk. In partnership with Cumberland Council. £33k F/T

UPDATE - The #A66 westbound has now reopened between the #A6 and #M6 J40 near #Penrith. The eastbound carriageway remains closed approaching Kemplay Bank roundabout for ongoing @Cumbriaolice investigation work. Further info: nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates…

Have you got experience of receiving Homecare? If so, Westmorland and Furness Council want to hear from you……..

Motorists are advised to travel only if necessary as heavy snowfall is causing challenging road conditions across the county. Amber and yellow weather warnings for snow are in place. More information is available here: orlo.uk/bzRBm

Please see advice from Cumbria Police All our Westmorland and Furness Highways gritters and snowploughs are deployed and have been working all day across Westmorland and Furness but there are some hazardous conditions out there

Cumbria’s road networks are continuing to experience challenging conditions following heavy snowfall yesterday and icy conditions today. Agencies are continuing to urge people not to travel unless it is necessary. Read more here 👉 orlo.uk/B1dnm

*Important update #CumbriaSnow* If you are still without power & haven't been contacted by us please check enwl.co.uk/powercuts to make sure it's on there. If not, call us on 105 as soon as you can so we can support you and get your power back on asap.

Residents evacuated from their homes in Ulverston thanked for their ongoing patience as multi-agency operation continues. Latest update available here: orlo.uk/SC2FT

Budget consultation 2024 to 2025 One of our core values is listening to our communities and working with you on the issues that matter most. Please share your views in this year’s budget consultation. Find out more and have your say at: westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/your-council/h…

There are very strong winds expected Sunday evening into Monday - please try to avoid travel (remember that disruption might continue into Monday morning rush hour), and share the information so that others know:

Driving conditions could be challenging tomorrow. Always drive to the conditions. Extra advice ahead of Storm Isha: •If you must travel at this time, do so with caution – take essentials. •Stay clear of coastal areas if possible. •Do not drive through floodwater.

We’re already seeing disruption from strong winds, with power cuts and road closures, but it’s likely to get worse through the night - so please try to avoid travel if at all possible (and remember disruption to travel and power supplies might continue through tomorrow morning).

A reminder of some of the key contact numbers and sources of information if you've been hit by Storm Isha 👇

Hopefully, Storm Jocelyn will be a little tamer than Storm Isha, but please don’t underestimate her……….we’re expecting rain for most of the day, with the winds getting stronger through to the evening……..with Yellow Weather Warnings in place.

#M6 #Cumbria remains closed northbound between J39 #Shap & J40 #Penrith. Lane 3 (of 3) also remains closed southbound between J40 and J39. Traffic caught within the closure continues to be released via rearward relief. More info here - nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates….

To help people to discover the range of equipment available to support them with their independence around the home, we are excited to share our two new virtual tools – including our virtual house! Discover these new tools on our website: westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/health-and-soc…

A Dispersal Order in Place for Carlisle this evening. This follows reports online of potential planned disorder in Carlisle. The order and the powers authorised are in place to protect our communities from those who may engage in violent disorder. More: orlo.uk/Vg3PM

Cumbria Constabulary has put in place a dispersal order for Carlisle on Saturday (10 Aug). A dispersal order was used on Wednesday evening (7 Aug) to assist officers in maintaining order in the city. The powers will be used again on Saturday. More: orlo.uk/12LY7

Police in Cumbria have imposed dispersal orders in Carlisle and Barrow following recent unrest across England bbc.in/3yoJN1L

Here is a message from Chief Superintendent Carl Patrick explaining the police operation which has taken place this weekend to keep communities safe across Cumbria