Communities across Cumberland are set to come together this June for a vibrant programme of Big Lunch celebrations, showcasing the very best of local food, sustainability and community spirit.
Cumberland Council has published the Section 19 Flood Investigation Report into the flooding that affected Wigton and surrounding areas on 12 and 13 November 2025.
Cumberland Council has successfully completed essential slope repair works along the B5289 near Ashness Bridge, Keswick, helping to protect this much-loved route around Derwent Water and ensure its long-term safety and resilience.
Cumberland Council is highlighting the essential highways maintenance work taking place across the area to help keep roads, pavements and public spaces safe, accessible and welcoming for everyone.
Cumberland Council is encouraging communities to take part in The Big Lunch - the UK’s annual get‑together for neighbours and communities that brings millions of people together for a few hours of friendship, food and fun.
Cumberland Council is thrilled to announce that the Environment Agency has awarded £40 million to deliver a major Flood Risk Management Scheme (FRMS) in Millom and Haverigg, one of the largest investments of its kind in the area.
Cumberland Council is urging residents affected by internal property flooding to report this as soon as possible so that support can be provided and resources directed where they are most needed.
