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carlisle market hall bus hub - mid project

Progress continues on Carlisle Market Hall bus hub improvements

Cumberland Council is making further progress on the transformation of Carlisle Market Hall bus hub, helping to create a more attractive, accessible and welcoming gateway to the Market Hall and city centre.

29 October 2026

Hop on board: new bus connections for Cockermouth and Papcastle

Cumberland Council is giving residents more opportunities to travel by bus, with new and updated services connecting Cockermouth, Papcastle and surrounding communities.

29 October 2026

Lighting the Way for Workington Hall Following Planning Approval

Cumberland Council has secured planning approval for a new lighting scheme at historic Workington Hall, helping showcase the landmark, enhance visitors' experience and celebrate local heritage after dark.

28 October 2026

Yellow Gritter in Caldbeck during snowy weather

Name our new gritters: Cumberland's coolest competition is back!

Cumberland Council is once again inviting residents, communities and schools to put their creativity to the test and help name five new gritters joining the county's winter fleet.

28 October 2026

Fireshow, Carlisle 2026 - Preparations underway

Preparations are underway for this year’s Cumberland Council Fireshow - set to take place in Bitts Park, Carlisle on Saturday 31 October.

27 October 2026

Fancy a Pint with M.W. Craven?

One of Cumbria’s biggest authors is launching Taste Cumbria Christmas 2026 with an appearance in one of Cockermouth’s most historic businesses, alongside one of the county’s favourite broadcasters.

27 October 2026

‘Pillar 200: 200 Years of Climbing in England and Wales’ Opens at the Beacon Museum in Whitehaven

The Mountain Heritage Trust is marking 200 years of climbing history with Pillar 200, a new exhibition exploring the development of rock climbing in England and Wales from 9th July 1826 to the present day.

27 October 2026

Final phase of footway improvements set to begin in St Bees

Cumberland Council is set to complete footway resurfacing improvements along the B5345 Main Street and Egremont Road in St Bees.

27 October 2026

Community invited to Christmas Memorial Services at Distington Hall Crematorium

Cumberland Council is inviting the community to attend the annual Christmas Memorial Services at Distington Hall Crematorium this December.

27 October 2026

Two highways team members discussing their next job

Improving journeys for drivers, walkers and cyclists in Workington

Cumberland Council is continuing work on Active Travel improvements on Central Way, Workington, aimed at creating safer, more accessible journeys for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.

26 October 2026

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