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Preparations are underway for this year’s Cumberland Council Fireshow - set to take place in Bitts Park, Carlisle on Saturday 1 November. The centre piece bonfire is now under construction and more than 2,000 spectacular sparkling fireworks, set to music, will also light up the sky.

Communities across Cumberland are celebrating a season of success following their outstanding achievements at this year’s Cumbria in Bloom Awards, marking the 40th anniversary of the competition.

The Taste Cumbria festival is back in Carlisle this weekend for an event packed with food, drink, gifts, music and family fun. Taking place on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 November, this the second year the event has been held in the city and it promises to be even bigger and better.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce the completion of Route 38: The Cargo Link, a key new section of Carlisle’s growing cycling network which forms part of the National Cycle Network Route 7.

Cumberland Council is inviting residents, businesses, and visitors to share their views on Cumberland’s Highways and Transport services through a new feedback survey, which launched today.

All schoolchildren aged up to 16 years old from the Cumberland area will be able to go for a swim in a choice of five indoor pools for only 10p over the school summer holidays.

Cumberland Council is pleased to confirm that the brand-new section between Brisco Roundabout and Redcat Roundabout on the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) is now open to traffic.

Cumberland Council will commence its annual cattle grid replacement programme this November, beginning with essential works at the Hardknott cattle grid near Cockley Beck.

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.

As the chill of winter approaches, Cumberland Council is rolling out its proactive ‘Winter Ready’ campaign, a one-stop hub of support, advice, and resources to help residents and businesses across the region prepare for the colder months ahead.