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Cumberland Council has closed a case involving an environmental offence after a group of individuals were identified for wild camping and causing significant damage in the Thirlmere area.

Residents are being asked for their thoughts on Harrington marina and shoreline bidding to become a designated bathing water.

Cumberland Council responded promptly to the severe storm and flooding in Millom on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June, with officers and other risk management authority colleagues offering support, gathering evidence, and engaging with affected residents.

Cumberland Council is part of the Nutrient Neutrality Northwest Partnership along with Westmorland and Furness Council and Lake District National Park Authority. The partnership works with environmental organisations, and agencies to deliver innovative solutions that enable sustainable development while safeguarding our natural habitats.

Cumberland Council has approved a Smoke Control Area Emission Enforcement Policy, reinforcing its commitment to cleaner air and healthier communities.

Cumberland Council is delighted that the Environment Agency has confirmed £1.43 million in funding for flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCRM) projects for the 2025/26 financial year.

Cumberland Council is grateful to Carlisle College for their efforts in keeping parts of Carlisle clean and litter-free

Keep Britain Tidy honours those making a difference on their doorstep at annual awards ceremony.

Cumberland Council, in partnership with Raise: Cumbria Community Forest, has secured £107,000 in funding to plant over 9,000 trees and improve public access around Cummersdale, Carlisle.

Residents affected by the flooding events in May 2024 are invited to attend upcoming drop-in sessions organised by Cumberland Council and the Environment Agency.