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Work is ongoing along the Ivegill Road, and we are working towards the route to reopening in June 2025.

As work progresses on the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) project, we’re pleased to share the latest developments, upcoming road changes, and the expanding impact the project is having across the community, environment, and future careers.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce the launch of the CSLR Trust, a new community fund provided by Galliford Try Infrastructure, the principal contractor for the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) project. The CSLR Trust aims to support local community groups and organisations in and around Carlisle.

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.

Cumberland Council has been carrying out renovation of its heritage fingerpost signs, a cherished feature of the Cumberland area that embodies the region's character and history.

Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council are thrilled to announce Cumbria’s community rail projects have scooped two national awards and a Silver at the 2025 Community Rail Awards.

Galliford Try Infrastructure, on behalf of Cumberland Council and the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) project, will commence construction works at Newby West Roundabout from April to August 2025. These works are essential for the development of a new, larger roundabout designed to improve traffic capacity and connectivity.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce that passenger numbers on Route 300 between Workington and Carlisle have increased by 20%.

Cumberland Council, in partnership with Stagecoach, is excited to announce that its new and improved bus routes have already delivered 11,512 passenger journeys as of 15 March 2025.

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.