Work will start next week on installing a new roof at Sandgate Hydrotherapy Pool in Kendal - the latest in a series of improvements to the pool.

Pupils from Grayrigg CE Primary School have been given a first-hand look at major engineering works taking place on their doorstep.

With nearly two thirds (65 per cent) of children in care in Cumbria aged over 10, the county council has launched a new campaign in Kendal to target a particular shortage of foster carers for older children and teenagers.

Work is scheduled to start later this month on a new Shared Access Improvement Scheme on the north side of Kendal.

Work will start on Wednesday 11 September on the next phase of major engineering works to repair storm damage and strengthen flood resilience on a section of the A685 near Grayrigg, Kendal.

The exciting project to replace Gooseholme Bridge in Kendal will reach a key milestone next week when work starts on the removal of the current storm-damaged structure.

Victoria Bridge in Kendal remains closed due to scour damage to the east bridge pier sustained during recent heavy rainfall (July 20 and 21). The bridge will re-open as soon as it is safe to do so, but the works are dependent on dry weather conditions and low river levels.

Cumbria County Council has unveiled the design for the replacement of Gooseholme Bridge in Kendal and is now launching a four-week period of public engagement on Monday 8 July to help refine this prior to finalisation of the design and the commencement of construction.