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As winter approaches, Cumberland Council is calling on residents to put their creative thinking caps on and help name the 5 gritters that will keep our roads safe and passable through the frosty months ahead.

We understand the inconvenience caused by the ongoing closure of Dalston Road. The impact and lack of alternative routes available highlights the benefits that the new Carlisle Southern Link Road and the new bridges in the area will bring. 

A team of researchers have started a project to help understand the reasons behind the high incidence of suicide in Cumberland, and determine how best to support people with their mental health.

The final preparations are underway for Enterprising Cumbria’s Economic Summit. More than 350 business leaders and delegates have signed up to attend the event on Tuesday 3 December, 9.30am - 4.30pm, at the Keswick Pencil Factory.

Two planning applications have been approved which will see a range of improvements in and around Workington’s historic Hall Park.

Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness councils have agreed to progress discussions with the Government on devolution in Cumbria.

A local contractor has been appointed to undertake the design and build of the Iron Line, an exciting project within the Millom Town Deal programme that will bring an accessible and inspiring coastal corridor to Millom and Haverigg.

Cumberland Council has achieved a milestone ‘Good’ rating in its first-ever ILACS (Inspecting Local Authority Children’s Services) inspection by Ofsted.

Landlords and letting agents are being offered free advice and information at a networking event hosted by Cumberland Council.

Workington will be all a glow this weekend (Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December) with Hall Park Light Works - a spectacular new Cumberland Council Light District event bringing seasonal sparkle to West Cumbria.