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On the build-up to the festive season, Cumberland Council is encouraging residents to shop local and support local businesses. Cumberland Council and town councils are lining up events to attract visitors and showcase the shops and traders within the area.

Cumberland Council is asking local residents to join them at their annual Christmas Memorial Services at Distington Hall Crematorium on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 December at 6pm on both days.

Businesses are being invited to find out more about how they can upskill their workforce with “Multiply.”

A Bronze Age gold arm ring of regional significance and national interest will soon go on show at The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven.

Cumberland Council is keeping the community informed of the progress of Eskdale House Care Home in Longtown, near Carlisle, as it approached its final stages of development.

Cumbria Fostering is pleased to announce that Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council are among five local authorities to receive funding of more than £1m to boost foster carer recruitment in the region.

Local councils have joined forces to organise Cumbria Residents’ Week between Saturday 10 and Saturday 17 February 2024. The event aims to encourage residents to support local business and shop local.

An artist in residence will be walking in the acclaimed footsteps of LS Lowry, Sheila Fell, Percy Kelly and William Mitchell after moving into Maryport’s new Shipping Brow Gallery.

A fabulous foodie experience, the Supper Club, is making a comeback at the Taste Cumbria Christmas event - this time at a beautiful rural location.

Following Cumberland Council's Highways and Transport Strategic Board meeting held on Friday 10 November, where the permanent closure of the U7003 at Thirlmere was granted approval following a unanimous vote of the Executive Members of the board, it is with disappointment that the council today received an appeal from United Utilities against the Section 151 notice.