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.
An iconic Carlisle building is set to reopen after more than a decade, thanks to an innovative partnership bringing together Cumberland Council, Story Contracting, Story Homes, Carlisle College and Habitat for Humanity Great Britain.
The Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) has officially opened today (Friday 12 June), marking a major milestone for transport, connectivity and economic growth across Cumberland.
Cumberland Council is taking a proactive step to tackle littering by trialling new artificial intelligence (AI) video surveillance CCTV cameras in Carlisle.
Today marks the start of Carers Week (8–14 June 2026), with Cumberland Council kicking off the week by launching its new Carers Charter and thanking members of the Cumberland Carers Forum for their collaboration in co-producing the document, which places unpaid carers at the heart of care and support.
Residents across Cumberland are being invited to have their say on local highways and transport services as part of a national survey taking place this summer.