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Cumbria Fostering is pleased to announce that Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council are among five local authorities to receive funding of more than £1m to boost foster carer recruitment in the region.

Following Cumberland Council's Highways and Transport Strategic Board meeting held on Friday 10 November, where the permanent closure of the U7003 at Thirlmere was granted approval following a unanimous vote of the Executive Members of the board, it is with disappointment that the council today received an appeal from United Utilities against the Section 151 notice.

Local councils have joined forces to organise Cumbria Residents’ Week between Saturday 10 and Saturday 17 February 2024. The event aims to encourage residents to support local business and shop local.

Cumberland Council is keeping the community informed of the progress of Eskdale House Care Home in Longtown, near Carlisle, as it approached its final stages of development.

A fabulous foodie experience, the Supper Club, is making a comeback at the Taste Cumbria Christmas event - this time at a beautiful rural location.

Businesses are being invited to find out more about how they can upskill their workforce with “Multiply.”

A Bronze Age gold arm ring of regional significance and national interest will soon go on show at The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven.

Cumbria Fostering is pleased to announce that Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council are among five local authorities to receive funding of more than £1m to boost foster carer recruitment in the region.

The final preparations are underway for Carlisle’s Christmas Lights Switch-On event on Sunday 19 November.

During Cumberland Council's Highways and Transport Strategic Board meeting held on Friday 10 November, various Highways and Transport matters were deliberated upon and granted approval. The closure of Thirlmere's U7003 was one of several TRO’s (traffic regulation orders) that was approved.