News

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce that Network Rail has secured £13.504 million from the Department for Transport to support delivery of the Carlisle Station Gateway Project.

Cockermouth will be full of festive cheer this weekend as the Taste Cumbria Christmas festival returns to the town. Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December are the dates for this year’s sparkling extravaganza and the festival is completely free to attend.

Cumberland residents are reminded that the second phase of the Cumberland Go bus network launches on Monday 1 December 2025, bringing improved connections and more frequent services across Cumberland.

The results of the Carlisle Business Improvement District ballot have been announced today (Friday 28 November) following a 28-day postal ballot - run between 31 October to 27 November 2025.

Work on the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) has continued to progress during a difficult month that has been disrupted by some challenging weather. As we move towards the final stages of construction for this major infrastructure project, the cold temperatures and wet conditions are causing delays.

Cumberland Council will begin essential carriageway resurfacing in Workington starting on Monday 1 December 2025.

As part of the Workington Gateway Project, Cumberland Council is creating a unique piece of public art for the new mini park at Ramsay Brow.

Plans are being made for the future of Maryport’s former Carlton cinema which will place this prominent venue firmly at the heart of its community.

Cumberland Council has launched a £2.17 million land remediation project at the Caldew Riverside site, paving the way for new homes and economic growth in Carlisle city centre.

Cumberland Council will be carrying out carriageway reconstruction works at the bus stop opposite Sainsbury’s in Carlisle starting on Wednesday 26 November 2025 for ten days.