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Barbara Herridge Winners Photo

National award for Cumberland Council recycling campaigner

Barbara Herridge, part of the council’s hosted waste disposal team was named Local Authority Individual or Team of the Year against 10 other finalists at the 2026 Awards for Excellence in Waste and Recycling. It was in recognition of her exceptional contribution to environmental awareness and sustainability across Cumbria.
18 May 2026
Children swimming

Make a splash!

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 May school holidays (25 - 29 May 2026).
18 May 2026
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