In 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, Burneside became a part of the South Lakeland district.

In 2023 South Lakeland became part of the Westmorland and Furness unitary authority, whose administrative centre is Kendal.

[3] Prior to Brexit in 2020, its residents voted to elect MEP's for the North West England constituency of the European Parliament.

New Routes Adventure Company is run from Burneside, offering climbing and walking in the surrounding area.

Burneside has two main estates, Hall Park and Chapel Fields, which have a mix of private and rented accommodation.

The Bryce Institute is a key feature of the village allowing locals to participate in many social events.

Most of the 14th-century tower still survives, together with some of the original enclosing wall of the barmkin, or fortified courtyard.

Entrance would have been through a gatehouse from the 16th century onwards; that still stands intact but with broken windows.

The original heavy oak doors to the gatehouse can still be seen, albeit off their hinges now and leaning against the interior wall.