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CUMBERLAND Council is encouraging residents to have their say on its budget proposals for the next financial year.

Grants of up to £35,000 are available for landlords and businesses in Cumberland as part of a new High Street Building Grant Scheme. Managed by Cumberland Council, the scheme forms part of a package of projects which aim to support businesses within the Cumberland area.

Cumberland Council are warning against the risks of food poisoning this Christmas and providing tips for safe food preparation.

The Cocker Bridge in Cockermouth has reopened to traffic this morning (Friday 15 December). The bridge was closed to vehicles following the partial collapse of the adjacent Old Courthouse building.

Council booklet is packed with tips on how to avoid Christmas stress.

Cumbria Fostering has won two prestigious awards for its participation in 'Any Of Us' - a short film encouraging people from all backgrounds to become a foster carer.

Cumberland Council is updating residents about the Christmas collection dates to ensure a smooth waste management process during this festive time. The council is advising residents that in all areas of Cumberland, there will be no waste and kerbside recycling collections on Christmas Day (Monday 25 December), Boxing Day (Tuesday 26 December) and New Year’s Day (Monday 1 January).

The Cocker Bridge in Cockermouth is set to reopen to traffic later this week. Once reopened, it will provide two-way traffic and will be managed by traffic lights. It will provide full access over the bridge which currently is restricted to pedestrians only.

A friendship bench, gardening equipment and a wellbeing group were among projects supported by the Whitehaven and Coastal Community Panel.

Thousands of people ate, drank, shopped, sang and watched the experts in action this weekend as Taste Cumbria Christmas came back to Cockermouth. The festival took place in the heart of the town, on Main Street and Market Place, where there were producers’ stalls, live music marquees, the Demo Stage and children’s activities, alongside street theatre and hot food and drink.