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Following the recent announcement of the intention to hold strike action from UNITE and GMB Trade Unions in relation to the waste and recycling collection service provided by Allerdale Waste Services, Cumberland Council can now provide details of what residents and businesses should do in relation to the collection of their waste and recycling over the coming weeks.

A Wellbeing and Information Centre in the heart of Carlisle continues to be open, Monday - Thursday between 10am and 4pm, and is planning some events to attract visitors.

Cumberland Council are updating residents and businesses about the progress on the Bothel/ Torpenhow junction on the A595

Visitors to The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven can immerse themselves in the Roman era from the end of this month.

Cumberland Council are aware that Trade Unions are in dispute with Allerdale Waste Services over pay and are working with the Service to minimise the impact this could have on residents and businesses in the area.

To celebrate World Book Night libraries across Cumbria are giving away 500 free books to those looking to develop their English language skills.

Time to apply for free voter ID ahead of the May elections is running out. The deadline is 5pm on 25 April.

With only weeks to go until The King and Queen’s Coronation, Cumberland Council has announced their plans for public screenings of the historic events.

The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven is offering a portable ‘museum in a box’ scheme to help people reminisce and find out more about the history of the area.

The first Taste Cumbria festival of the year takes place in Wigton this Saturday, 22 April.