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Cumberland Council is informing residents and businesses of planned tree maintenance works along the road network in response to Ash Dieback disease.

A new programme that aims to reach 3,000 people across Cumbria with employment support has passed another important milestone. The Cumbria Connect to Work programme has confirmed the appointment of a Service Co-ordinator for a contract worth nearly £10m for up to five years starting in early 2026.

Cumberland Council will be carrying out essential resurfacing works on Dalston Road, Carlisle, starting Monday 3 November 2025 for ten nights.

This year’s Fireshow in Carlisle was enjoyed by an audience of more than 40,000 people. Organised by Cumberland Council, the Bitts Park event celebrated Cumberland's maritime history and heritage.

Work on the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) continues to progress at pace as we move closer to the completion of this infrastructure project for Carlisle and the wider region.

Cumberland residents are reminded that the first phase of the Cumberland Go bus network launches on Monday 3 November 2025, bringing improved connections and more frequent services across Cumberland.

Cumberland Council is proud to announce that the Devonshire Street Regeneration in Carlisle has been named Small Project of the Year by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) North East & Cumbria region.

Carlisle city centre buzzed with energy last Saturday (18 October) as Cumberland Council celebrated the grand reopening of Market Square and Greenmarket, following a transformative regeneration project funded by the Government’s Future High Streets Fund.

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.