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Following the formal competitive process, Cumberland Council is pleased to announce that Ms Margaret Taylor has been appointed as the new full-time HM Area Coroner for Cumbria. Ms Taylor’s appointment has been approved by both the Chief Coroner and the Lady Chief Justice.

Following a competitive process, Cumberland Council is pleased to announce that Andrew Cousins has been appointed as an HM Assistant Coroner for Cumbria.

Following a formal recruitment process, in conjunction with the Ministry of Justice and the Chief Coroner for England and Wales, Cumberland Council has appointed Ms Kirsty Gomersal as the new HM Senior Coroner for the Cumbria area.

Work to relocate HM Coroner’s service for Cumbria from its current base in Cockermouth to modern and fit-for-purpose facilities in Workington is due to start next week.