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Residents and visitors are being encouraged to plan ahead as the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women comes to Cumberland on Wednesday 19 August 2026.

Cumberland Council's Carlisle Library has welcomed hundreds of residents since reopening last week, with families, community groups and visitors of all ages enjoying free activities in the transformed building.

Plans to transform the centre of Cleator Moor have taken a major step forward, with Story Contracting Ltd. appointed as Principal Contractor for the £4.2 million Revitalised Town project.

Cumberland Council is reminding residents and road users that Phase 2 of its overnight resurfacing programme on the B5299 through Dalston village is due to start on Monday 10 August.

Community organisations across West Cumbria are gearing up for the arrival of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women 2026 after securing grant funding to deliver projects that promote cycling, bring communities together and celebrate one of the UK's most prestigious sporting events.

Residents, supporters and stakeholders will soon have the opportunity to find out more about the Cumberland Sports Village project.

Cumberland Council is asking members of the public to report any information after a series of vandalism incidents resulted in significant damage to street lighting in Cockermouth.

Cumberland council has been commended for helping communities access healthy, affordable food.

Visitors heading to Taste Cumbria Maryport this weekend will have the chance to see an international cycling trophy that celebrates one of the world's biggest sporting events.

Carlisle city centre will welcome back the Carlisle International Market this summer, bringing a wide range of food, crafts and gifts to the city over the August Bank Holiday weekend.