Block to embed

News

Image
Children swimming fun

10p Swims - Make a splash this Easter holidays!

All schoolchildren aged up to 16 years old from the Cumberland area will be able to go for a swim in a choice of five indoor pools for only 10p over the Easter school holidays (30 March - 10 April). The discounted scheme has been put in place by Cumberland Council, with the support of Everyone Active, GLL and Wigton Baths Trust.
19 March 2026
Image
Artist Anja Phoenix puts the Moor on the map

Art Buffet shines a light on Cleator Moor

A colourful Art Buffet event has made hundreds of individual creations which celebrate the community of Cleator Moor The On Our Doorstep Art Buffet, held at Crossfield Community Centre, was designed to boost wellbeing through art. Research shows that taking part in creative activities can be good for mental health, and bring people together.
18 March 2026

Stay informed

Subscribe today and we'll email you the latest newsletter updates about your council.

Choose from a range of topics so that you only receive emails about the areas and services which interest you the most.

Subscribe to news updates

Get Weather Ready

Advice and links to help you prepare and stay safe whatever the British weather decides to do.

Weather Ready advice