Winter ready
Storm Bert is forecast to bring some strong winds, heavy rain and snow on Saturday 23 November. Get the latest updates on our Facebook page and get winter ready advice from our dedicated website.
Street works permits
Permit to dig up the road, permit for a new estate junction, permit for a new private sewer connection.
Overview
You can apply:
- for a permit to dig up the road
- for a permit to install a new estate junction
- for a permit to install and maintain a private sewer connection
Electric vehicle home charging points
For information about installing a charging point for your electric vehicle, go to our section on electric vehicles.
Roads managed by National Highways
National Highways look after 5 major roads in Cumbria:
- M6
- A66
- A595 - from the A66 to Calder Bridge
- A590
- A69 - from Carlisle M6, Junction 43, heading east
Applications for permits and licences on any of these roads should be submitted directly to National Highways.