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Don't be a TO55 3R – take your litter home!

Cumberland Council is stepping up its crackdown on littering and fly tipping with new Variable Message Signs (VMS) appearing across popular routes, displaying the bold reminder: ‘Don't be a TO55 3R – take your litter home!’
2 April 2026
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Road improvements on the B5289 Low Lorton

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce upcoming road repairs on the B5289 Low Lorton, this is a project to enhance the local road network and ensure safer, smoother travel for residents and businesses.
2 April 2026
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