Improvements to a play area in Carlisle will get underway this summer after residents had their say.
Local residents were asked to comment on proposed improvements for Parkland Village play area as part of a public consultation held in April.
Digital infrastructure, both fixed line broadband and mobile connectivity, has become increasingly critical for all residents, businesses and visitors in Cumbria. Since launching the Digital Infrastructure Strategy in November 2020, Connecting Cumbria, working on behalf of Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council has made significant progress in delivering projects and programmes to improve connectivity across the county.
The design of a new play park in Maryport has been revealed after more than 1,500 people voted in a public consultation.
A pirate-themed adventure play area will be built on the site of the ageing Shiver Me Timbers park on the town’s harbourside.
A rare archaeological object - thought to be the only one of its type in the former Roman Empire - has been discovered in Carlisle.
Roman Imperial Purple - Tyrian Purple - paint pigment was found as part of the city’s Uncovering Roman Carlisle project.
Carlisle residents are invited to stock up on their bedding plants and hanging baskets at Cumberland Council’s Garden Linx summer plant sale, delivered by Carlisle Day Services.
Cumberland Council is reminding residents and visitors to leave pebbles or shells on beaches that they might visit, or they could be fined up to £1000.
