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Cumberland Council has launched a consultation on its draft Supported Housing Strategy; a five-year plan designed to help people live independently in safe, secure, and suitable homes throughout Cumberland.

Cumberland Council is informing residents, businesses and visitors that Phase 2 of the essential slope repair works on the B5289 near Ashness Bridge, Keswick is set to begin shortly.

Cumberland Council will shortly begin the second and final phase of embankment repair works at Bell Lonning, Sebergham from Monday 23 February 2026, to improve the long term stability and environmental resilience of the riverbank.

Cumberland Council’s Executive has given their support for a new delivery model that will support 10,000 new homes, new schools and employment sites being built in Carlisle.

Cumberland Council is carrying out essential maintenance on Wellington Bridge next week, as part of its annual programme to ensure the continued safety and resilience of local infrastructure.

CUMBERLAND Council has agreed a proposed budget for the next financial year, which sees continued investment in services and local communities despite a challenging financial situation.

Cumberland Council will begin essential road improvement works on the B5345 Main Street and Egremont Road in St Bees, starting Monday 23 February 2026.

A new team of Community Co Researchers (CCRs) has been established within Cumberland Council.

Cumberland Council will begin essential carriageway resurfacing and footway reconstruction works on the A595 Gateside to Beckside Bridge, Whicham Valley.

Cumberland Council will be carrying out essential maintenance on Ennerdale Bridge this month as part of its ongoing programme to protect and maintain the area’s bridges.