News

A programme of open-air theatre events continues in Carlisle this summer with a performance of Hamlet by The Pantaloons theatre company.

Cumberland Council would like to take this opportunity to invite residents, businesses, and community groups about an upcoming public drop-in session, in Workington.

Cumberland Council’s Food Partnership, in collaboration with Futureproof Cumbria, is inviting applications for funding to help local groups host Harvest Fest events during Autumn 2025 - celebrating the season’s end with food, community and climate-friendly choices.

We are aware that some customers have been experiencing problems with making payments on their pre-paid card today (Monday, 21 July).

Inspectors have praised Adult Learning Services in Cumbria.

Cumberland Council and Westmorland & Furness Council today (Friday 18 July) welcomed the news Cumbria has passed statutory devolution tests set by the Government and will now be allowed to progress to the next stage of the devolution process.

The number of people visiting Maryport Activity Centre has more than doubled after the building was improved as part of Cumberland Council’s £12 million regeneration of the town.

Following a formal recruitment process, in conjunction with the Ministry of Justice and the Chief Coroner for England and Wales, Cumberland Council has appointed Ms Kirsty Gomersal as the new HM Senior Coroner for the Cumbria area.

Cumberland Council has closed a case involving an environmental offence after a group of individuals were identified for wild camping and causing significant damage in the Thirlmere area.

Residents across Cumberland are being encouraged to make sure their details on the electoral register are correct.