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Cumberland Council is proud to announce the successful completion of the Flimby Flood Alleviation Scheme, a major project aimed at reducing the risk of flooding for properties in Flimby.

Cumberland Council are pleased to share a significant achievement from our Carlisle Southern Link Road project. Following a recent assessment by The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS), our site has maintained its 'Excellent' rating with full marks - making this our third consecutive top score.

Work to remove the RAAC panels from The Sands Centre auditorium roof has taken another step forward, with the help of a 130-tonne crane working at a height of 14 metres above ground level.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce that critical repair works to the Gaitsgill Village retaining wall, near Dalston started on Tuesday 10 December.

Cumberland Council is reminding residents how to access its services over Christmas and New Year.

The result of the Cockermouth Town Council Christchurch Ward by-election held on 12 December 2024.

Residents, businesses, organisations and visitors are being encouraged to take part in new surveys being conducted by Cumberland Council to understand people’s use of and views on local car parks.

Seeking views on the proposed taxi table of fares for Cumberland, Cumberland Council have launched a new consultation.

With unprecedented levels of investment into digital infrastructure across Cumbria of over £400m between commercial and public funded programmes, there has never been a better time for businesses to check the upgrade options available to them in order to reap the benefits of improved connectivity.

Cumberland Council confirms that essential works are progressing to address erosion along the River Caldew near Sheepmount Bridge. As part of the project, a crane has been brought to the site and is placing rock bags at the foot of the eroded riverbank.