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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.

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).

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.

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

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

The benefits of investing in Cumbria will be showcased at a three-day business conference (Tuesday 19 - Thursday 21 May 2026) which is set to attract 16,000 delegates and more than 1,750 potential investors.

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

Plans for a multimillion-pound industrial hub, located at the heart of the Leconfield Estate in Cleator Moor, have been submitted for planning approval.