Public health

Cumberland Council is encouraging residents to keep their mind and body healthy as the colder and darker nights draw in.

Leading Cumberland Councillors have agreed new and ambitious plans to improve diets and the local food system, which has the potential to significantly improve the health and wellbeing of communities.

People interested in finding out more about community food growing initiatives, sustainable living and schemes aimed at improving health and wellbeing, are encouraged to join a free interactive and engaging event in Workington.

Cumberland Council, in conjunction with Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, is urging residents to take care when burning garden waste and bonfires.

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

Early years educators are being invited to attend free Active Start training sessions.

An amazing series of events in West Cumbria brought communities together this summer.

Councillors have agreed an ambitious plan that sets out how Cumberland Council will put health and wellbeing at the heart of its services, and work towards being be an exemplar council in this field.

We are offering free vitamins to help families get a healthy start in life.