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Cumberland Council is building on the success of recent regeneration projects in Devonshire Street, Greenmarket, and Market Square by starting the next phase of improvements in Carlisle city centre.

A Stage One finish in Carlisle and a Stage Two start in Keswick have been both confirmed for the 2027 Tour De France.

A celebration of Britain’s comic art heritage arrives this month at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven, as it becomes one of the first venues to host The Cartoon Museum’s first touring exhibition.

Cumberland Council has announced plans for two new play areas for Bransty in Whitehaven - marking a major investment in high quality outdoor spaces for local children and families.

Cumberland Council will begin essential carriageway resurfacing on the B5322 Legburthwaite to The Green, St Johns in the Vale, starting Monday 19 January

Cumberland Council will begin essential pre surface dressing patching works on the C4026 between Hardingill and Whitecroft, Gosforth, starting Monday 19 January.

Adoption Cumbria is urging people across the region to consider adoption in 2026, as the need for loving, permanent families for children waiting is greater than ever.

Cumberland Council is advising residents that, from Tuesday 13 January at 10am, Carlisle Library will operate a limited reception service only, accessible via Level 3 of The Lanes car park.

The next phase of the Start With The Park project is set to take off, as Cumberland Council announces that construction of the brand new skatepark at Hammond’s Pond will begin next week (w/c 12 January).

Supporting the health and wellbeing of local residents and providing better access to innovative and inclusive activities is at the heart of a new leisure operator contract announced today (Friday 9 January 2026).