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Cumberland Council and Westmorland & Furness Council have both responded positively to the news that Cumbria will be included in the Government’s Devolution Priority Programme.

Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Councils have agreed to join the Government’s Devolution Priority Programme.

Households in Cumberland that have not yet responded to the annual canvass – a process which seeks to make sure electoral registration details are up to date - may soon receive a visit from a council official.

Voters in two areas of Cumberland are being advised to be ready for local elections which are taking place next month.

CUMBERLAND Council is seeking residents’ comments as part of their Polling Districts and Places Review consultation.

LOCAL residents are being urged to make sure their electoral registration details are up to date.

Voters in the Cumberland Council ward of Harraby North in Carlisle are being advised to be ready for the local election which will be held on 27 June 2024. 

Voters are being reminded of changes to the way that postal votes are handled. 

With less than a week to go until the voter registration deadline for local elections on 2 May, anyone wanting to vote must make sure they are election ready.

Cumberland Council is reminding residents to help with a consultation for a new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO).