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Cumberland Council has announced that Waberthwaite Church of England School has once again taken first place in the Cumberland Schools’ Battery Recycling Competition, making it back-to-back wins in the initiative’s second year.

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 May school holidays (25 - 29 May 2026).

Barbara Herridge, part of the council’s hosted waste disposal team was named Local Authority Individual or Team of the Year against 10 other finalists at the 2026 Awards for Excellence in Waste and Recycling. It was in recognition of her exceptional contribution to environmental awareness and sustainability across Cumbria.

Anne Glendinning has been appointed as the new Mayor or Carlisle for 2026/27.

The Whitehaven Civic Hall has been temporarily closed to undertake safety improvement works.

Cumberland Council’s Annual Council was held today (Tuesday 12 May) in Carlisle’s Civic Centre.

This year’s Upperby Gala in Carlisle is set to be a great family day out with entertainment to suit all ages.

Cumberland Council is set to carry out essential carriageway works between Highland View and Silversyke, near Boltonfellend.

Residents across Cumbria are being encouraged to consider fostering as part of Foster Care Fortnight (11–24 May 2026), the UK’s largest awareness-raising campaign for foster care

Cumberland Council is thanking local residents, businesses and community representatives who shared their views on potential Active Travel improvements in Carlisle, as the county prepares to play its part in major national and international cycling events.