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Improvements to a play area in Carlisle will get underway this summer after residents had their say.

Local residents were asked to comment on proposed improvements for Parkland Village play area as part of a public consultation held in April.

A local contractor has been appointed to undertake the design and build of a new activity and leisure facility in Millom and Haverigg.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce the replacement and refurbishment of the heritage lanterns on Eden Bridges in Carlisle.

The design of a new play park in Maryport has been revealed after more than 1,500 people voted in a public consultation.

A pirate-themed adventure play area will be built on the site of the ageing Shiver Me Timbers park on the town’s harbourside.

Digital infrastructure, both fixed line broadband and mobile connectivity, has become increasingly critical for all residents, businesses and visitors in Cumbria. Since launching the Digital Infrastructure Strategy in November 2020, Connecting Cumbria, working on behalf of Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council has made significant progress in delivering projects and programmes to improve connectivity across the county.

A rare archaeological object - thought to be the only one of its type in the former Roman Empire - has been discovered in Carlisle.

Roman Imperial Purple - Tyrian Purple - paint pigment was found as part of the city’s Uncovering Roman Carlisle project.

On the build up to the two bank holidays in May, Cumberland Council is reminding residents how to access its services.

Carlisle residents are invited to stock up on their bedding plants and hanging baskets at Cumberland Council’s Garden Linx summer plant sale, delivered by Carlisle Day Services.

Cumberland Council would like to update residents and businesses of planned tree maintenance on the A595.