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All schoolchildren aged up to 16 years old from the Cumberland area will be able to go for a swim in a choice of five indoor pools for only 10p over the February half term school holidays.

Natural England confirms boundary adjustments to the River Eden Nutrient Neutrality catchment, paving the way for stalled developments and over 500 affordable homes, while maintaining environmental protections

This week marked a major milestone in the project to relocate HM Coroner’s Service for Cumbria with team officially moving into their new premises in Workington. Inquests will now begin to be held at the new site in Allerdale House.

Cumberland Council will be delivering major improvements to High Lowca Road as part of the Lowca NCN Route 72 Active Travel Scheme, investing in carriageway resurfacing and widening the footpath to create a brand‑new designated cycle and footway.

Cumberland Council will shortly begin essential carriageway resurfacing works at Ulpha to Hall Bridge at Dunnerdale.

The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven promises a rich blend of art, heritage, creativity and fun, as the museum unveils a February programme designed to inspire visitors of all ages.

Cumberland Council is inviting residents to share their views on the types of new play equipment they would like to see installed at Green Lane Play Area in Heysham Park, Carlisle. The much loved community space is scheduled for refurbishment in summer 2026.

Cumberland Council will be commencing a series of essential highway improvement works in Carlisle from Monday 9 February 2026, aimed at enhancing safety, accessibility, and the overall efficiency of the local road network.

Meet your councillors and find out more about community organisations

Following last week’s meeting of the Highways and Transport Strategic Board (Thursday 29 January), approval has been granted for how Cumberland Council will allocate the £27.348 million of highways maintenance funding received from the Department for Transport for 2026/27.