Cumberland Council has launched a new initiative aimed at improving the look and feel of neighbourhoods across the area.
The Pride in Cumberland programme will focus on polishing and cleaning streets to the highest possible standard, with a coordinated approach from multiple council services. Ten priority locations have been identified for the first phase of the initiative, covering communities in Carlisle, Workington, Whitehaven and Millom.
The work will be delivered collaboratively by council teams including street cleaning, highways, enforcement and green spaces. Activities will include deep cleaning of streets and bins, removal of chewing gum and graffiti, and washing street furniture. Crews will also carry out gully and drain clearance, along with small-scale road maintenance. In addition, targeted dog fouling awareness messages will be sprayed onto pavements in key hotspots. Environmental Enforcement Officers will also be on site to provide information and answer any questions throughout the day
Cumberland Councillor Denise Rollo, Executive Member for Sustainable, Resilient and Connected Places, said:
“We’re committed to creating cleaner, safer, and more welcoming places for our communities. Pride in Cumberland brings together teams from across the council to deliver a visible improvement in our neighbourhoods, focusing on the areas that matter most to residents. This is about taking pride in where we live and ensuring our streets are maintained to the highest possible standards.”
The first phase of the programme will take place across the summer, with work scheduled as follows:
Carlisle
- Raffles – Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 June
- Botcherby – Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 June
- Old Harraby – Thursday 18 and Friday 19 June
Workington
- Workington Town – Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 June
- Moorclose – Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 July
- St John’s Ward – Tuesday 7 and Thursday 8 July
Whitehaven
- Whitehaven Town – Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 July
- Cleator Moor – Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 July
- Kells – Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 July
Millom
- Millom – Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 August
Updates on the progress of Pride in Cumberland will be shared throughout the summer via the council’s social media channels.