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As the New Year approaches, Cumberland Council invites individuals to adopt a purposeful resolution for 2026: volunteer as a driver with our Voluntary Social Car Scheme!

Thousands of households in Carlisle will soon have their waste collected using wheeled bins rather than seagull-proof sacks.

Cumberland Council, in partnership with bus operators Stagecoach and Reays, is delighted to reveal the third phase of its Cumberland Go bus network expansion, with brand-new services launching Monday 5 January 2026.

Cumberland Council is urging residents affected by internal property flooding to report this as soon as possible so that support can be provided and resources directed where they are most needed.

CUMBERLAND Council is inviting residents, businesses, and organisations to share their views on proposals for its 2026/27 budget.

What happens when care experienced young people are given the creative freedom to tell their own stories? A new emotive exhibition at Carlisle’s Tullie Museum and Art Gallery gives them the space to do just that – using creativity to change perceptions and reclaim their voice.

Today marks a major milestone for Cumbria as the Government has laid the Statutory Instrument in Parliament to formally establish the Cumbria Combined Authority. This is the final legislative step before the creation of a new Mayoral Combined Authority for our region early next year.

The first project that forms part of the £22.5 million Cleator Moor Town Deal has been completed.

Cumberland Council has strengthened its commitment to local veterans and their families by increasing support for those applying for Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs).

Agencies across Cumbria have worked throughout the weekend to plan for and respond to incidents resulting from heavy and persistent rainfall across the county.