Councillors have agreed a major document which outlines how a new council will operate.

Residents are being encouraged to have their say on some of the budget proposals for the first year of the new Cumberland Council. 

The recruitment process for the following roles is now underway.

The Shadow Authority for Cumberland Council has agreed its ambitious Council Plan for its first four years.

The Shadow Executive for Cumberland Council has agreed to recommend its Council Plan for adoption at the authority’s Full Council.

In response to the news of the sad death of HM Queen Elizabeth II, Leader of the Council Cllr Mark Fryer, said:

As part of Cumberland Council’s consultation on its draft Council Plan the public are being invited to join top councillors and officers for an online discussion this week.

Have your say on how Cumberland Council provides its services from 1 April 2023.
That’s the message from the Shadow Authority for Cumberland Council as it develops the authority’s key priorities for the next four years.

A Chief Executive has been appointed to lead the new Cumberland Council.

Executive take key decisions in establishment of the new Cumberland Council