News

Cumberland Council has taken the decision to postpone this weekend's Festival of Curious Things in Workington due to forecasted high winds which will prevent the event from going ahead as planned.

Thanks, and appreciation have been expressed to David Savage, Chair of the Millom Town Deal Board, following the announcement that he will step down from the role at the end of this year.

Story Contracting Ltd has been appointed to deliver the enabling works for Cumberland Sports Village in Workington, marking another important step forward in the delivery of the project.

Cumberland Council is continuing to make progress in assessing options for the future of Irish Gate Footbridge following its closure earlier this year after a structural defect was identified during a detailed inspection.

Cumberland Council in partnership with Connect Roads will be carrying out essential carriageway resurfacing works on sections of the A7 near Longtown as part of its ongoing programme of highway improvements.

Residents in Carlisle will benefit from essential resurfacing improvements on two key residential roads this September, as Cumberland Council continues to invest in maintaining and improving the local highway network.

The Port of Workington – which is owned and operated by Cumberland Council – has been shortlisted at the upcoming British Port Association (BPA) Annual Awards.

Cumberland Council is inviting landlords, letting agents, and housing professionals to attend two important events in October 2026 to learn about upcoming changes affecting the private rented sector.

With the new school year underway, Cumberland Council is encouraging headteachers and school leaders to secure their place at upcoming School Road Safety Workshops and help shape future investment in road safety measures outside schools.

Cumberland Council has confirmed that planned carriageway resurfacing works on Main Street, Victoria Street and Penrith Road in Keswick will now be moving forward this autumn.