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Councillor Mark Fryer, Leader of Cumberland Council, has expressed deep concern following the announcement that a dental practice in Cockermouth will cease to provide NHS treatments, further reducing the already scarce availability of NHS dentistry in the area.

It is with great sadness that the death of Councillor Cyril Weber, Labour Member for Harraby North is announced. Cllr Weber died on Thursday 4 April.

Three of west Cumbria’s fabulous foodie businesses are coming together for a cheese and wine extravaganza at this year’s Taste Cumbria festival in Wigton. The Barista Café, Wine & Tapas Bar is the location for the event which takes place on Friday 19 April from 7pm. It will play host to the cheesemakers from Torpenhow Dairy and the wine specialists from Shill’s of Cockermouth who will be sharing their wares and their expertise

Families in and around Whitehaven are invited to join in the fun on Thursday, with free activities to mark the official opening of Cumberland’s first Family Hub.

Cumberland Council is reminding residents to help with a consultation for a new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO).

From promoting diversity to supporting young people in their first home - a fantastic range of community projects have been funded by Whitehaven and Coastal Community panel.

Read about our latest investments in Workington community projects.

All schoolchildren aged up to 16 years old from the Cumberland area will be able to go for a swim in a choice of five indoor pools for only 10p over the Easter school holidays.

A scheme to help people improve their wellbeing has been expanded.

The first of April 2024 marks one year since Cumberland Council came into being. The bringing together of four councils from the former Cumbria County Council, Carlisle City Council, Copeland Borough Council and Allerdale Borough Council.