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Cumberland Council and Westmorland & Furness Council today (Friday 18 July) welcomed the news Cumbria has passed statutory devolution tests set by the Government and will now be allowed to progress to the next stage of the devolution process.

Residents across Cumberland are being encouraged to make sure their details on the electoral register are correct.

Cumberland Council and Westmorland & Furness Council have written to the UK Government to request a deferral to the proposed 2026 Cumbria Mayoral Election.

Cumberland Council’s Annual Council was held today (Tuesday 29 April) in Carlisle’s Civic Centre.

Voters in Egremont are being advised to be ready for a local election which is taking place next month.

The most senior judge at Carlisle’s Combined Court has been appointed as the new Honorary Recorder for the city.

Cumberland Council and Westmorland & Furness Council have both responded positively to the news that Cumbria will be included in the Government’s Devolution Priority Programme.

Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Councils have agreed to join the Government’s Devolution Priority Programme.

Households in Cumberland that have not yet responded to the annual canvass – a process which seeks to make sure electoral registration details are up to date - may soon receive a visit from a council official.

Voters in two areas of Cumberland are being advised to be ready for local elections which are taking place next month.