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Maryport’s fabulous Taste of the Sea festival is bringing food, drink, music and more to the town’s lovely waterfront this weekend, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August. This year it promises to be even bigger and better, with two sites, two stages and even more entertainment for all the family.

After an incredible 44-year career dedicated to the roads and infrastructure of West Cumbria, Les Bell, Highways Operations Engineer, is retiring from Cumberland Council.

Read about our community investments in south Cumberland.

Cumberland Council is taking a major step forward in tackling some of the most pressing health issues and inequalities affecting local communities.

A consultation on changing the date of some parish council elections in Cumberland – so they can be aligned with others in the area - has been launched.

Cumberland Council will be carrying out essential footway improvement works on Manor Road, Carlisle from Monday 4 August to Friday 22 August 2025.

Visitors can get a flavour of Maryport’s past as they discover an historic Postcard Trail at the 2025 Taste of the Sea festival - and win a prize in the process.

Cumberland Council will be carrying out essential carriageway improvement works on the C1003 Longtown, between the A7 and Longtown Primary School, from Monday 4 August to Friday 15 August 2025 (excluding weekends).

The creation of Maryport Maritime Museum, a new destination being created in the former Christ Church as part of Cumberland Council’s £12 million regeneration of the town, is taking longer than planned after some windows were found to be more damaged than initially thought.

With many agricultural businesses across Cumbria already benefiting from improved digital infrastructure and as access to faster, more reliable services continues to expand, the Connecting Cumbria team are encouraging everyone to check what broadband and mobile connectivity is now available in their area.