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A powerful art exhibition created by care experienced young people to change perceptions and reclaim their voice, is to come to Whitehaven in time to celebrate National Care Day.

Cumberland Council will be carrying out essential carriageway resurfacing works on the B5344 Holmrook Hill, with work set to begin on Monday 16 February 2026. The programme is expected to last up to seven days, subject to weather and site conditions.

Cumberland Council will be carrying out essential carriageway resurfacing and drainage improvement works on the C1041 at Wreay, beginning Monday 16 February 2026. These works are part of the council’s continued programme to maintain and improve the safety, resilience and quality of the highway network.

Cumberland Council is pleased to update residents on the ongoing improvements at Hammond’s Pond, delivered through the Start with the Park project.

The Beacon Museum invites visitors to step into the world of John Dalzell Kenworthy, the celebrated West Cumbrian portrait artist whose work captured the character, resilience, and everyday life of his community.

A major project for Egremont reaches milestone

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce the successful relocation of the historic Lawson’s Monument, returning it to its original home in Court Square and restoring an important piece of Carlisle’s heritage.

The new Cumbria Combined Authority (CCA) has taken an important step forward with the recommendation to appoint John Barradell OBE as its Interim Chief Executive.

Cumberland Council will be delivering major improvements to High Lowca Road as part of the Lowca NCN Route 72 Active Travel Scheme.

Cumberland Council is proud to celebrate the incredible efforts of our local environmental champions who go above and beyond to keep our communities clean and green.