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The final preparations are underway for Carlisle’s Christmas Lights Switch-On event on Sunday 19 November.

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.

During Cumberland Council's Highways and Transport Strategic Board meeting held on Friday 10 November, various Highways and Transport matters were deliberated upon and granted approval. The closure of Thirlmere's U7003 was one of several TRO’s (traffic regulation orders) that was approved.

Work to assess, and put plans in place, for the Old Courthouse building in Cockermouth is continuing.

Work to assess, and put plans in place, for the Old Courthouse building in Cockermouth are continuing. Agencies - including Natural England, Historic England, the Environment Agency and Cumberland Council - are assessing options for the site which partially collapsed last month.

Cumberland Council is asking the Cleator Moor community for their feedback on the proposed plans to develop a wildlife site within their neighbourhood.

Cumberland Council is informing residents and businesses of forthcoming carriageway improvement works on London Road, Carlisle.

Cumberland Council has completed an extensive street cleansing initiative for Egremont.

Cumberland Council has successfully prosecuted a Carlisle businessman for selling illegal e-cigarettes (vapes).

Cumberland Council is commemorating this year’s Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday. The council, which recently signed the Armed Forces Covenant, is supporting the Royal British Legion led events.