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Cumberland Council has started construction work on two schools in Cumbria, that are expanding their sixth form facilities. The project was initiated by Cumbria County Council, and now Cumberland Council is responsible for the improvement works with an investment of nearly £1million.

Cumberland Council organised and hosted a series of events to celebrate refugee week including baking competitions, an annual cricket match and multiple language pre-school story time.

The Office of the Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Alexander Scott on 5 July 2023 as the new Lord-Lieutenant, succeeding Claire Hensman, who has served since January 2013. Mr Scott will assume his new role immediately, taking on the responsibility of representing His Majesty The King in Cumbria.

Works will get underway this autumn to improve access across the top of the small beach within Maryport Harbour.

Westmorland and Furness Council are set to receive funding from Defra to help develop a tailored nature recovery strategy for Cumbria. Following a government announcement, the council is one of 48 local authorities set to benefit as it receives an allocation from a £14 million funding pot enabling it to work with its local communities to develop a tailored nature recovery strategy for its area.

A NEW partnership which aims to highlight the risks of underage drinking has been launched in Workington today, Monday 3 July.

Cumberland Council is informing residents and businesses that there will be important improvement works on the A689, Brampton. The carriageway improvements will commence on Sunday 2 July with a scheduled completion of Saturday 8 July. The work will be carried out in the evenings to ensure there is no disruption to traffic during the day.

Cumberland Council is informing residents, visitors, and businesses that Blaze Bridge located in High Lorton will be undergoing repairs in July. The Highways team is scheduled to start the refurbishment work on Monday 3 July. The project is expected to take between six to eight weeks to complete and the team will be working from 9am – 4pm Monday to Friday.

An archaeological dig at Carlisle Cricket Club will end on Saturday 1 July and anyone interested in visiting the site is urged to make a visit soon.

Cumberland Council has demonstrated its continuing commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community by agreeing to sign the National Armed Forces Covenant.