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Foster with Us, the dedicated support hub for Cumbria Fostering, is embarking on an exciting journey across Cumbria to raise awareness of the critical role foster carers play in transforming the lives of vulnerable children.

Cumberland Council will begin essential resurfacing works on the A7 Kingstown Road in Carlisle between Moorville Drive and Lowry Hill Road, starting Monday 18 November.

A planning policy document that sets out how the former Copeland area of Cumbria could be developed in the future, has been adopted by Cumberland Council.

Taste Cumbria Christmas is back in Cockermouth on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December and there’s a fabulous festive weekend in store. From producers’ stalls packed with food, drink, crafts and homewares, to family entertainment including a visit from Santa, a snow globe, children’s book and film characters, and fairground rides, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

We would like to provide an update on the closure of Ivegill Road and the ongoing works involving our utilities partners. We understand the impact and the disruption this extended closure has caused, and we sincerely thank you for your continued patience.

Sixteen empty properties have been brought back in to use in Maryport thanks to Cumberland Council’s Love Maryport Living initiative.

On the build up to this year’s Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, Cumberland Council has put in place a programme of commemoration. The council, which has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, is supporting the Royal British Legion led events.

Cumberland Council is inviting the community to attend the annual Christmas Memorial Services at Distington Hall Crematorium. The services will be held on Wednesday 11 December and Thursday 12 December, starting at 6.30pm on both evenings.

Food, drink, fabulous gifts, live music, fire eaters, and more - the first Taste Cumbria Carlisle festival (Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 November) brought a brilliant buzz to the city.

Cumberland Council will begin resurfacing works on Overend Road in Whitehaven, starting Monday 11 November, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the local road network.