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Cumberland Council is set to carry out carriageway resurfacing works on the U4106 Hinnings Road, Distington, helping to improve the condition of the highway and provide safer, smoother journeys for residents, businesses and visitors.

The transformation of the Cleator Moor Activity Centre has been completed, marking a significant milestone for the Cleator Moor Town Deal programme.

Cumberland Council will begin essential maintenance works on the C1041 at Cammock Cottage Bridge on Tuesday 1 September 2026, with works expected to take approximately four weeks, subject to weather and site conditions.

Cumberland Council has successfully completed the Dow Beck (Caldewgate) Culvert strengthening scheme in Carlisle, marking an important milestone in improving the long-term resilience of this key infrastructure asset.

Cumberland Council will begin a bridge deck replacement on the U2093 at Bridekirk Bridge, Bridekirk, Cockermouth on Tuesday 1 September 2026, with works expected to take approximately three weeks, subject to weather and site conditions.

The doors of The Carlton, one of Maryport’s most prominent buildings will soon open to the public as an entertainment and events venue with office and workshop space also available to rent.

The results for the Cumberland Council Harraby South ward by-election held on Thursday August 20 have been announced.

Construction is underway on an Enterprise Campus based in Leconfield Industrial Estate in Cleator Moor.

Cumberland Council is reminding residents; businesses and visitors of upcoming road closures and traffic management arrangements associated with the Workington Gateway Project and other planned highway improvements. Some dates have been revised following recent adverse weather conditions.

Thousands of spectators gathered across Cumberland on Wednesday 19 August to watch the opening stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women, enjoying a day of world-class cycling as the race passed through communities across the area.