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An annual art exhibition showcasing the creative work of Carlisle’s Adult Day Services makes a long-awaited return after Covid.

With only a few days to go until the voter registration deadline for local elections on 4 May, anyone wanting to vote must make sure they are election ready. Voters have a chance to elect town and parish councillors in polls across the Cumberland area.

The new Cumberland Council has held its first official meeting, making some key decisions on its future leadership.

CUMBERLAND Council will host its first artisan fete of the year at Distington Walled Garden next weekend.

For the first time, residents in the new Cumberland Council area will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections. Residents are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote in May by checking they have an accepted form of ID.

A packed programme of events is planned in the Cumberland area this month, including this Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

This week marked a new era in local government in Cumbria, with the first days of operation for the new Cumberland Council.

Taste Cumbria is coming back to Wigton this month and it promises to be another great celebration of the county’s best food and drink.

A PROMISE to put people at the heart of decision making will be supported by the creation of eight Community Panels.

Cumberland Council will continue to provide key services over the Easter period, but some of its offices – will be closed on Good Friday, 7 April and Easter Monday, 10 April 2023.