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Cumberland Council is proud to announce the successful completion of the Flimby Flood Alleviation Scheme, a major project aimed at reducing the risk of flooding for properties in Flimby.

Cumberland Council are pleased to share a significant achievement from our Carlisle Southern Link Road project. Following a recent assessment by The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS), our site has maintained its 'Excellent' rating with full marks - making this our third consecutive top score.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce that critical repair works to the Gaitsgill Village retaining wall, near Dalston started on Tuesday 10 December.

Cumberland Council is gearing up to inform residents and businesses about an upcoming road closure as part of the ongoing upgrades to the A5086 Scallow Farm.

Cumberland Council is urging drivers to exercise caution and respect road closure signs following an incident during the improvement works at Sebergham Bridge.

As winter approaches, Cumberland Council is calling on residents to put their creative thinking caps on and help name the 5 gritters that will keep our roads safe and passable through the frosty months ahead.

We understand the inconvenience caused by the ongoing closure of Dalston Road. The impact and lack of alternative routes available highlights the benefits that the new Carlisle Southern Link Road and the new bridges in the area will bring. 

Cumberland Council is committed to enhancing the beauty of our area and the safety of our highways network through a new campaign addressing flyposting, the unauthorised placement of advertisements on or adjacent to the adopted Highway network.

Cumberland Council is excited to announce that essential resurfacing works on the A7 Kingstown Road in Carlisle, between Moorville Drive and Lowry Hill Road, will start on Monday 18 November—with a new schedule shaped by resident feedback!

Cumberland Council is set to begin essential carriageway improvement works between Westnewton and Allonby, starting Monday 18 November, for a duration of two weeks. This project aims to create smoother, safer journeys for all road users.