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Around 80 landlords and lettings agents benefitted from free advice at an event held by Cumberland Council and its partners.

Cumberland Libraries are excited to announce their plans for Green Libraries Week 2023; a nationwide celebration of sustainable practices, environmental awareness, and community engagement.

Cumbria Fostering is set to launch its latest recruitment campaign across the county tomorrow (26 September) with the release of a powerful new film created in collaboration with more than 80 other local authority fostering services.

The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven is opening its doors to everyone for free this weekend (Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 October).

Like many councils up and down the country, Cumberland Council is working hard to control escalating costs in services such as Adult and Children's care, whilst simultaneously managing the transition to the new unitary authority. In the Council’s finance report for quarter one, it acknowledges the scale of the financial challenges ahead.

Cumberland Council will demonstrate its continuing commitment to the Armed Forces Community by signing the National Armed Forces Covenant.  

The weather may have cut the Taste Cumbria in Cockermouth short but there was no shortage of fun and food this weekend – and it even attracted one of the UK’s favourite actors.

With only days to go until Carlisle’s second Teenage Market (Saturday 30 September), young entrepreneurs and performers from across Cumberland are busy crafting, baking, felting and rehearsing in preparation for market day.   

Following the recent change in government guidance on the use of RAAC in buildings, a detailed assessment of The Sands’ events space is continuing.

Cumberland Council is excited to announce another free fete at the Distington Walled Garden on Saturday 30 September.