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This week’s executive approval for Cumberland’s Family Help and Prevention strategy marks a significant commitment to improving the lives of children and families across Cumberland.

Cumberland Council is encouraging people to have their say on ways to improve its services that support children from before birth to aged 19. 

Cumberland Council has planted a series of trees across the region in a symbolic gesture of unwavering commitment to care experienced young people as they enter adulthood.

Families in and around Whitehaven helped to celebrate the official opening of Cumberland’s first Family Hub, with a fun-filled launch event.

Families in and around Whitehaven are invited to join in the fun on Thursday, with free activities to mark the official opening of Cumberland’s first Family Hub.

The Old Barclays Bank, Whitehaven Harbour, is being transformed into a welcoming family-friendly hub, ready for Easter holiday opening celebrations.

Cumberland Council is excited to announce the launch of the Easter Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme. The programme provides fully funded activities and nourishing meals for eligible young people during the school holidays.

Cumberland Council has awarded over 70 schools a total of £22k in one-off grants to provide breakfast clubs, helping to support the wellbeing and academic success of students across Cumberland.

Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council have joined forces to initiate a comprehensive review of the Domestic Abuse System in Cumbria.

Cumberland Council has launched a six-week consultation on the future of their family services. Members of the public are being encouraged to have their say at a drop-in event or complete an online survey.