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Sunshine and smiles at Taste Cumbria Wigton!

Great weather and the promise of some fabulous food and drink brought thousands of people to Taste Cumbria in Wigton on Saturday.

28 April 2026

Three girls on an orange bean bag with ice creams. Taken at Operation Respect Northside 2025

Fun and connection at Operation Respect events

Join us this summer for community fun.

27 April 2026

artists impression of the new Cumberland sports village. The picture shows a sports stadium with seating.

Funding secured to extend Cumberland Sports Village plans

An additional £4.5 million funding has been secured from the recently formed Cumbria Combined Authority to enhance the Cumberland Sports Village in Workington.

24 April 2026

May 2026 Bank Holiday Arrangements

On the build up to the May bank holidays on Monday 4 May and Monday 25 May, Cumberland Council is reminding residents how to access its services.

24 April 2026

£1.3 million funding bid for Carlisle sport facility

Cumberland Council, in collaboration with Carlisle Sports CIO, has submitted an ambitious funding bid to the Football Foundation for a £1.3 million refurbishment programme at Harraby 3G pitches in Carlisle.

23 April 2026

Getting on board: why using local buses matters for Cumberland Go

Cumberland Council has received a positive progress update on its Cumberland Go bus network, showing how new and improved services are beginning to make a difference for communities across the region.

23 April 2026

Plugging into the future: Cumberland’s electric vehicle charging programme moves forward

Cumberland Council has secured £3.465 million in government funding to help expand electric vehicle (EV) charging across the Cumberland area.

23 April 2026

Snip, spray and stay safe: highways maintenance gets under way across Cumberland

Cumberland Council is highlighting the essential highways maintenance work taking place across the area to help keep roads, pavements and public spaces safe, accessible and welcoming for everyone.

23 April 2026

On the right track: Carlisle Station Gateway plans get the go ahead

Plans to deliver major public realm improvements and a new 239 space car park as part of the Carlisle Station Gateway Project have been approved by Cumberland Council’s planning committee.

22 April 2026

Aerial view of a newly constructed roundabout connecting multiple roads, surrounded by green fields and landscaped verges. Several vehicles are travelling through the junction, with footpaths, cycle routes and road markings clearly visible across the site.

Carlisle Southern Link Road enters final phase of construction

Cumberland Council is providing an update on the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) project as the scheme moves into its final stages.

22 April 2026

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