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Public Consultation Now Open on 20mph Proposal for Castletown Westmorland and Furness Council has launched a public consultation on a proposed 20mph speed limit for Castletown, Penrith, as part of the next phase of community‑backed 20mph schemes. Penrith Town Council has provisionally secured funding through Westmorland and Furness Council to reduce speed limits to 20mph in areas of Penrith not already covered. The aim is to support safer roads, reduce vehicle noise, and create a

Refreshed Council website to improve accessibility and usability Penrith Town Council has completed a refresh of its website to make it clearer, more accessible and easier for residents and visitors to find and access Council information. The update forms part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to improving how it communicates with the community and ensuring that online information works better for people with different needs, devices and levels of digital confidence. The refreshed website focuses

Castletown Play Area Benefits from Latest Council Investment in Play New play equipment has been installed at Castletown Play Area as part of Penrith Town Council’s £90,000 Play Area Development Reserve, which is delivering improvements to play facilities across all Penrith wards. As part of this programme, £15,000 has funded the installation of a Little City Plus unit supplied by Playdale Playgrounds, providing an engaging and imaginative play experience designed specifically for younger children. The

Penrith Town Council to submit UK Town of Culture Expression of Interest for Penrith   Penrith Town Council will submit an Expression of Interest to be considered as a potential UK Town of Culture, setting out an ambitious and community‑focused vision for celebrating the town’s culture, heritage and creativity. The decision to submit the bid was agreed at the Council’s Communities Committee meeting on Monday 23 March 2026, recognising the opportunity to raise Penrith’s profile,

Penrith Town Council Supports New Accessible Path at Cold Springs Nature Reserve Image Description: Cllr Scott Jackson (Left) & Ami Stidolph (Right) standing on the new accessible path at Cold Springs Nature Reserve. A new accessible path has been installed at Cold Springs Nature Reserve thanks to support from Penrith Town Council, helping more people enjoy the site all year round. The 0.6km route links the reserve’s pond platform to the wildlife garden (delivered through