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Cumberland Council is pleased to announce the launch of several new subsidised bus services and the continuation of successful 2024 routes, delivered in a phased rollout beginning this November.

As the chill of winter approaches, Cumberland Council is rolling out its proactive ‘Winter Ready’ campaign, a one-stop hub of support, advice, and resources to help residents and businesses across the region prepare for the colder months ahead.

Cumberland Council is launching a region-wide campaign to improve road safety and tackle abuse against public-facing staff, following last year’s successful initiative around road closures and works.

Cumberland Council is delighted to announce the installation of a brand-new Signalised Puffin Pedestrian Crossing on the A597, Church Road/Main Road in Harrington, starting Sunday 26 October.

With Christmas just around the corner, the festive countdown in Cumberland has officially begun - and Cumberland Council has announced one of the season’s most anticipated sparkling events for the area.

This National Adoption Week (20–26 October), Adoption Cumbria is proudly supporting the national You Can Adopt campaign, which is challenging the myths and misconceptions that prevent people from coming forward to adopt.

As autumn arrives, Connecting Cumbria, working on behalf of Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council, are encouraging residents and businesses to explore digital upgrades as connectivity improves across the county through public and commercial investment.

Cumberland Council, working in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council, has successfully secured government funding to pilot new approaches to bus service delivery in Cumbria, including the potential introduction of bus franchising.

Cumberland Council will be carrying out essential drainage improvement works on Houghton Road. These maintenance works are vital to ensure the continued safety and reliability of the local drainage system.

Cumberland Council will begin essential carriageway resurfacing on the C2023 Oughterside, starting Monday 27 October 2025, as part of its ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving the road network.