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Cumbria’s partners continue to work together to deal with the severe weather that not one, but two storms have brought into the area.

Cumberland Council is lighting up buildings in purple this Saturday (27 January) to mark Holocaust Memorial Day and commemorate all those affected by genocide.

Cumberland Council is set to open the doors of its first Family Hub this Spring, with families in and around Whitehaven to benefit from the new service.

Over the weekend agencies from across Cumbria have well worked together to handle the severe weather brought to our county by Storm Isha. On Sunday (21 January), Cumbria declared itself on standby for a major incident following an amber weather warning coming into effect for the entire county and the impacts of this storm are still being felt with high winds still being felt across the county today (Monday 22 January).

Cumberland residents thinking about adopting in 2024 could be matched with a child in need of a new loving family within the year, says Cumbria Adoption.

Agencies across Cumbria have this afternoon declared themselves on standby for a major incident ahead of an amber weather warning coming into effect for the entire county this evening.

Adjusting to independent adult life can be a major challenge for young people leaving foster or council care. Cumberland Council has launched an innovative hub to help young people start their futures on the right track.

Agencies across Cumbria are issuing early advice to keep people safe ahead of an amber weather warning issued for the entire county, which comes into effect on Sunday.

Cumberland Council is providing the opportunity for golf operators to take on the management of their Carlisle golf course. The 18-hole golf offer at Stony Holme Golf Course in Carlisle is out for tender and includes the provision of a catering offer for service users and other members of the public.

Cumberland Council has taken steps to progress works needed on the Old Courthouse building in Cockermouth. They have issued a Section 54 Notice, part of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. This enables a local authority to carry out urgent works for the preservation of listed buildings in their area after giving notice to the owner.