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The Carlisle Southern Link Road project has achieved a major milestone, with the installation of a new 124 tonne temporary bridge that will provide access over the River Caldew.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce that garden waste collections in the former Allerdale area have been extended until 17 November.

The incredible achievements of our young people in care and those who support them were celebrated at the 10th Annual ‘Celebrating Us’ Children in Care Council (CiCC) Awards on Saturday

This National Adoption Week (16 to 22 October) Cumbria Adoption is asking potential adopters to consider whether they might have time and space for two or more children in their hearts and homes.

Ways to transform Whitehaven were discussed when an expert from the Government’s High Streets Task Force delivered a workshop for senior council, business and community leaders at Whitehaven Civic Hall on Monday 8 October.

A lit covered walkway is now open across the river Cocker bridge.

Following the announcement of the temporary closure of The Sands Centre Auditorium, a detailed structural assessment has been completed and engineers are recommending that the auditorium remains closed until the RAAC panels in the roof are replaced.

Cumberland Council’s highways team is in the process of installing a covered walkway over the Cocker Bridge in Cockermouth. The bridge is currently closed as a precautionary measure, following the partial collapse of the Old Courthouse Building on Sunday 8 October.

Cumberland Council is pleased to report that following the completion of investigatory work and safety measures the footways in Devonshire Street are now open for public use.

Members and Officers from Cumberland Council share their condolences on hearing of the death of the former council leader, Eddie Martin.