Children and young people in care in Cumberland will soon benefit from improved, high-quality care facilities after planning permission was granted for the conversion of two existing buildings into modern residential homes.
Cumberland families are being invited to donate children’s and young people’s books to a new county-wide scheme led by Cumberland Family Hubs, helping more children discover the joy of reading and book ownership.
Cumberland Council is moving forward with a major investment in new, council run children’s homes to ensure that children and young people in care grow up closer to the people, places and communities they know best.
Cumberland Council is proud to celebrate Jane Wheeler, Assistant Director for Family Help, Partnerships and Youth Justice, who has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours List for her outstanding services to children and families.
What happens when care experienced young people are given the creative freedom to tell their own stories? A new emotive exhibition at Carlisle’s Tullie Museum and Art Gallery gives them the space to do just that – using creativity to change perceptions and reclaim their voice.
Cumberland Council, in partnership with local NHS services, are pleased to announce the launch of a new Neurodiversity and Emotional Wellbeing Service.
Cumberland Council is inviting families to learn more about how they can support their child’s early movement at Starting2Move, a pop-up event in Carlisle on Wednesday 15 October 2025, from 10 am to 4 pm, outside the Tourist Information Centre, Carlisle.
From today, unpaid carers are able to access universal services across Cumberland. This means that, wherever someone lives in our area, they’ll have access to the same level of help and advice.
Following a three-week inspection in July 2025, Ofsted and CQC published their report on our Local Area Partnership last week (Tuesday 9th September). The Partnership provides services to children and young people with SEND and those educated in Alternative Provision.
