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Cumberland Council has been recognised on the national stage after winning a prestigious award at the MJ Awards 2026.

Chris Whitty, England’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), visited Cumberland on Friday 19 June as part of national research informing his forthcoming Annual Report, which will focus on small towns and rural communities.

Residents and visitors are being encouraged to attend a special event in Carlisle later this month to mark Armed Forces Day.

Cumberland has the honour of hosting the first stage of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women on Wednesday 19 August 2026 as the five-stage race begins in Cockermouth.

Cumberland Council is set to carry out essential carriageway resurfacing works on the B5307 at Thurstonfield, helping to deliver smoother, safer journeys for all road users.

Chair appointed and board members sought in next steps for Raffles and Morton.

The events auditorium at The Sands Centre, Carlisle is set to welcome back audiences this evening (Wednesday 17 June 2026).

An iconic Carlisle building is set to reopen after more than a decade, thanks to an innovative partnership bringing together Cumberland Council, Story Contracting, Story Homes, Carlisle College and Habitat for Humanity Great Britain.

Cumberland Council will be carrying out essential footway improvement works on Etterby Street in Carlisle.

The Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) has officially opened today (Friday 12 June), marking a major milestone for transport, connectivity and economic growth across Cumberland.