Cumberland Council has received a positive progress update on its Cumberland Go bus network, showing how new and improved services are beginning to make a difference for communities across the region.
Cumberland Council was pleased to welcome representatives from the Department for Transport (DfT) to the area as part of ongoing work on a new government‑funded pilot exploring innovative approaches to delivering rural bus services.
Cumberland Council has launched a major upgrade to public transport across the area through its Cumberland Go improvement programme, including a new and enhanced 600 hospital route connecting Carlisle - Cumberland Infirmary – Wigton – Cockermouth – Whitehaven – West Cumberland Hospital, seven‑day‑a‑week.
Following the Highways and Transport Board Strategic meeting last week (Thursday 29 January), Cumberland Council is reminding residents to take advantage of 18 new and enhanced bus routes now operating across the area.
As the New Year approaches, Cumberland Council invites individuals to adopt a purposeful resolution for 2026: volunteer as a driver with our Voluntary Social Car Scheme!
Cumberland Council, in partnership with bus operators Stagecoach and Reays, is delighted to reveal the third phase of its Cumberland Go bus network expansion, with brand-new services launching Monday 5 January 2026.
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.
Cumberland Council has taken a significant step toward transforming local public transport, with the official launch of the procurement process for a major expansion of bus services across the region.
Cumberland Council has today approved plans to go to market to procure and commission a major expansion of local bus services, backed by £3.5 million in Government funding through the Bus Services Improvement Plan (BSIP).
Cumberland Council is reminding visitors to the area’s scenic beauty spots—particularly around Stonethwaite and Wasdale—to park responsibly and with consideration for others.
