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This year’s Upperby Gala in Carlisle is set to be a great family day out with entertainment to suit all ages.

Cumberland Council’s Annual Council was held today (Tuesday 12 May) in Carlisle’s Civic Centre.

Cumberland Council is set to carry out essential carriageway works between Highland View and Silversyke, near Boltonfellend.

The benefits of investing in Cumbria will be showcased at a three-day business conference (Tuesday 19 - Thursday 21 May 2026) which is set to attract 16,000 delegates and more than 1,750 potential investors.

Residents across Cumbria are being encouraged to consider fostering as part of Foster Care Fortnight (11–24 May 2026), the UK’s largest awareness-raising campaign for foster care

Plans for a multimillion-pound industrial hub, located at the heart of the Leconfield Estate in Cleator Moor, have been submitted for planning approval.

Cumberland libraries are marking Mental Health Awareness Week by working with local social prescribing teams and community groups to offer free wellbeing taster sessions across libraries in West Cumberland.

Cumberland Council is thanking local residents, businesses and community representatives who shared their views on potential Active Travel improvements in Carlisle, as the county prepares to play its part in major national and international cycling events.

Cumberland Council and the Carlisle Town Deal Board will host a celebratory event on Friday 15 May 2026 to recognise the achievements of the Carlisle Town Deal programme and mark the completion of Project Tullie, which officially reopened in April 2025.

Cumberland Council led a waste crime disruption operation with Cumbria Constabulary and the DVSA in response to rising national concern over illegal waste activity.