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Community events extended across Cumberland this summer

The next phase of improvements on Maryport’s promenade is underway.

A successful funding scheme has resulted in grants totalling more than £1.3 million being given to businesses, social enterprises and community organisations in Cumberland.

With less than a week to go until the voter registration deadline for local elections on 2 May, anyone wanting to vote must make sure they are election ready.

The transformation of a former bank into a new arts and enterprise centre for the community of Millom and Haverigg has taken another step forward. Planning permission has been granted for the £2 million scheme.

Councillors, officers and stakeholders gathered today (10 April) to celebrate the £2.3 million investment in Eskdale House Residential Care Home, Longtown. The official opening event showcased the features of the recently refurbished care home, with works focussing on dementia care and sustainability.

The Cumbrian Coast Line Community Rail Partnership has been highly praised for their innovative work promoting accessible and active travel.

Local residents will soon be asked to have their say on proposed improvements for Parkland Village play area in Carlisle. A public consultation gets underway on Tuesday 9 April and continues until 5pm on Tuesday 30 April.

Improvements to a leisure facility for Cleator Moor have taken another step forward with the submission of a planning application for the site. Healthy Town is one of four projects that make up the Cleator Moor Town Deal and aims to provide the community with a modern, multi-purpose and inclusive sports facility at the Activity Centre.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce a three-year contract with local firm, DSD Construction Limited, valued up to £55 million.