News

Cumberland residents are reminded that the first phase of the Cumberland Go bus network launches on Monday 3 November 2025, bringing improved connections and more frequent services across Cumberland.

Cumberland Council is proud to announce that the Devonshire Street Regeneration in Carlisle has been named Small Project of the Year by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) North East & Cumbria region.

Carlisle city centre buzzed with energy last Saturday (18 October) as Cumberland Council celebrated the grand reopening of Market Square and Greenmarket, following a transformative regeneration project funded by the Government’s Future High Streets Fund.

Communities across Cumberland are celebrating a season of success following their outstanding achievements at this year’s Cumbria in Bloom Awards, marking the 40th anniversary of the competition.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce the completion of Route 38: The Cargo Link, a key new section of Carlisle’s growing cycling network which forms part of the National Cycle Network Route 7.

Preparations are underway for this year’s Cumberland Council Fireshow - set to take place in Bitts Park, Carlisle on Saturday 1 November. The centre piece bonfire is now under construction and more than 2,000 spectacular sparkling fireworks, set to music, will also light up the sky.

The Taste Cumbria festival is back in Carlisle this weekend for an event packed with food, drink, gifts, music and family fun. Taking place on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 November, this the second year the event has been held in the city and it promises to be even bigger and better.

Cumberland Council is inviting residents, businesses, and visitors to share their views on Cumberland’s Highways and Transport services through a new feedback survey, which launched today.

Cumberland Council will commence its annual cattle grid replacement programme this November, beginning with essential works at the Hardknott cattle grid near Cockley Beck.

Cumberland Council is pleased to confirm that the brand-new section between Brisco Roundabout and Redcat Roundabout on the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) is now open to traffic.