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Cumberland Council is urging residents affected by internal property flooding to report this as soon as possible so that support can be provided and resources directed where they are most needed.

Cumberland Council is proud to announce that Eskdale House, its 21-bed residential care home in Longtown, has achieved a ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following its first official inspection since completing extensive refurbishments in April 2024.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce that Network Rail has secured £13.504 million from the Department for Transport to support delivery of the Carlisle Station Gateway Project.

On the build up to Small Business Saturday (6 December) why not gift local? Located in Carlisle’s historic Old Town Hall, The Tourist Information Centre offers a wide range of unique Christmas gifts that celebrate and support local producers, businesses, and community projects.

Cockermouth will be full of festive cheer this weekend as the Taste Cumbria Christmas festival returns to the town. Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December are the dates for this year’s sparkling extravaganza and the festival is completely free to attend.

The results of the Carlisle Business Improvement District ballot have been announced today (Friday 28 November) following a 28-day postal ballot - run between 31 October to 27 November 2025.

Work on the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) has continued to progress during a difficult month that has been disrupted by some challenging weather. As we move towards the final stages of construction for this major infrastructure project, the cold temperatures and wet conditions are causing delays.

Cumberland residents are reminded that the second phase of the Cumberland Go bus network launches on Monday 1 December 2025, bringing improved connections and more frequent services across Cumberland.

Cumberland Council will begin essential carriageway resurfacing in Workington starting on Monday 1 December 2025.

As part of the Workington Gateway Project, Cumberland Council is creating a unique piece of public art for the new mini park at Ramsay Brow.