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Everyone is welcome to have their say in two projects which are part of the regeneration of Maryport. Cumberland Council is asking the public to vote on a new name for the Wave centre, which is about to undergo major refurbishment, colours for new public realm signage, and a new emblem depicting Maryport which will be used on that signage.

Outdoor learning sessions, support for older people, a community radio station and a technology event all received funding from Petteril Community Panel this week.

Cumberland Council is encouraging residents and visitors to support local businesses in Cockermouth. The council, alongside partners, has organised a two-day Taste Cumbria Christmas event in the town between Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December.

Cumberland Council is to become a centre of excellence in research into local health-related issues.

Contractors involved in the construction of the Carlisle Southern Link Road have come together to support those most in need this winter by donating much-needed items to Carlisle Foodbank.

Cumberland Council highways crews have worked around the clock over the last week with a concerted effort over the weekend dealing with the impact of the recent heavy snow and ice in the county.

Great British Bake Off star Crystelle Pereira, the self-proclaimed ‘Farmer’s Wife’ Helen Rebanks and adventurous chef Fell Foodie, aka Harrison Ward, will all star at this year’s Taste Cumbria Christmas festival in Cockermouth. In new town centre locations, with more entertainment than ever before, Taste Cumbria Christmas takes place on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December 2023.

The ongoing community excavation and exhibition project of Carlisle’s Roman Bathhouse, Uncovering Roman Carlisle (URC), has won three prestigious national awards.

On the build up to this year’s Small Business Saturday (2 December) Cumberland Council is encouraging residents to shop local and support local businesses. Alongside town councils, the council has lined up events to attract visitors and showcase the shops and traders within the area.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative called “Fresh Start”, aimed at providing essential cleaning products to young people aged 16–24 with lived experience of homelessness transitioning to independent living as they move into a new property.