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Visitors to Hammond’s Pond in Carlisle can once again enjoy refreshments at the park café, which has reopened under new management.

Cumberland Council is preparing to move into the final phase of the Workington Gateway project, as work continues to deliver major improvements to the town's infrastructure, connectivity and public spaces.

Families across Cumberland are being encouraged to make the most of a new summer travel offer that will see children travel free on participating bus services throughout August.

Cumberland Council, in partnership with Connect Roads, is set to deliver a carriageway resurfacing programme on the A6071 between Longtown and Brampton.

Cumberland Council is inviting residents to join a week-long programme of activities and entertainment as Carlisle Library reopens its doors on Tuesday 4 August following its major transformation.

A new monthly market has been launched in Whitehaven town centre, giving local traders and shoppers a regular opportunity to support independent businesses.

A new Supported Housing Strategy has been agreed by Cumberland Council, setting out plans to improve housing and support for residents across Cumberland, with the voices and experiences of local people at its heart.

The Civic Hall in Whitehaven has now fully reopened following the completion of essential safety improvements.

A unique new installation celebrating the values of Flimby Primary School has officially arrived at Flimby railway station, thanks to a partnership between Community Rail Cumbria, part of Cumberland Council, Flimby Primary School, Northern Trains and Gen2.

Cumberland Council is set to carry out a programme of surface dressing works on a number of rural roads across Cumberland on 27 and 28 July 2026.