Christmas and New Year information
Find out all the information you need about our services over the Christmas and New Year period. This includes our opening times, waste collection days, and how to contact us out of hours.
Find cost of living and welfare support
We provide a number of services if you need help with your wellbeing and welfare or financial help if you're having money problems.
Financial support
You can:
- check if you're eligible for benefits (GOV.UK)
- check if you can get a reduction in your Council Tax
- get help with childcare costs
For local organisation that can give advice and support, search our directory
Credit unions
Credit unions provide savings, loans and other services to members.
Carlisle and District Credit Union
Telephone: 01228 594007
Email: info@carlislecu.com
Pennine Credit Union (PCCU)
Telephone: 01282 691333
Email: enquiries@pccu.co.uk
Whitehaven, Egremont and District Credit Union (WEDCU)
Telephone: 01946 66755
Email: info@wedcu.co.uk
Help with transport costs
Check for low cost local public transport fares and bargain tickets.