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Digital infrastructure, both fixed line broadband and mobile connectivity, has become increasingly critical for all residents, businesses and visitors in Cumbria. Since launching the Digital Infrastructure Strategy in November 2020, Connecting Cumbria, working on behalf of Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council has made significant progress in delivering projects and programmes to improve connectivity across the county.

A rare archaeological object - thought to be the only one of its type in the former Roman Empire - has been discovered in Carlisle. Roman Imperial Purple - Tyrian Purple - paint pigment was found as part of the city’s Uncovering Roman Carlisle project.

On the build up to the two bank holidays in May, Cumberland Council is reminding residents how to access its services.

Carlisle residents are invited to stock up on their bedding plants and hanging baskets at Cumberland Council’s Garden Linx summer plant sale, delivered by Carlisle Day Services.

Cumberland Council would like to update residents and businesses of planned tree maintenance on the A595.

Cumberland Council is set to begin evening road improvements on the A595 at Waberthwaite, part of a £14.3 million investment from the Government's Levelling Up Fund.

Everyone is welcome at a Community Day in Maryport which aims to bring some Spring colour to the town with painting and planting.

Cumberland Council is reminding residents and visitors to leave pebbles or shells on beaches that they might visit, or they could be fined up to £1000.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce that it will be awarding two contracts to Nu-Phalt Contracting Limited and Archway Roadmaster UK Limited, worth more than £900,000.

Cumberland Council is alerting residents of the disease Ash Dieback (also known as Hymenoscyphus fraxineus), that is affecting some trees within the Cumberland area.