Cumberland Council in partnership with Connect Roads will be carrying out a series of carriageway resurfacing works across key routes in West Cumbria this July.
The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven has received an outstanding 97% overall quality score following its latest VisitEngland Quality Assessment, carried out earlier this month.
Cumberland Council is highlighting the wide range of transport options available across the area, helping residents stay connected whether travelling by bus or through community transport schemes.
Cumberland Council’s Public Transport Team has been looking to the future of rural travel after attending a major national conference focused on improving bus services across the UK.
Chris Whitty, England’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), visited Cumberland on Friday 19 June as part of national research informing his forthcoming Annual Report, which will focus on small towns and rural communities.
Cumberland Council is set to carry out essential carriageway resurfacing works on the B5307 at Thurstonfield, helping to deliver smoother, safer journeys for all road users.
Cumberland has the honour of hosting the first stage of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women on Wednesday 19 August 2026 as the five-stage race begins in Cockermouth.
