Find out all the information you need about our services over the Christmas and New Year period. This includes our opening times, waste collection days, and how to contact us out of hours.
Communities across the Cumberland area are celebrating some blooming great news after scooping several awards at this year’s ‘Cumbria in Bloom’ Awards.
Cumberland Council welcomes the findings of His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation’s (HMIP) inspection report on Cumberland Youth Justice Service (YJS), which acknowledges the challenges of the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and working with partners while commending the dedication and efforts of the YJS team.
To help residents and businesses better understand the scope of the project, the council will host a drop-in session on Friday 1 November, from 4pm to 6pm, in the Jubilee Rooms, in Cleator.
Do you want to know your Knight from your Rook? Your King from your Pawn?
Get to know more about chess and learn the skills behind the brainteaser game at an event at Hammond’s Pond Carlisle on Thursday 31 October between 10am and 12pm.
This week, buildings across Cumberland will shine in blue in recognition of Care Experienced Week, Monday 28 October - Sunday 3 November, raising awareness of the unique challenges faced by young people leaving the care system.
Households in Cumberland that have not yet responded to the annual canvass – a process which seeks to make sure electoral registration details are up to date - may soon receive a visit from a council official.
