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Agencies across Cumbria are continuing to work together to ensure they are in position to respond effectively to incidents resulting from heavy and persistent rainfall forecast across Cumbria.

Agencies across Cumbria have this afternoon declared themselves on standby for a major incident ahead of heavy and persistent rainfall forecast across Cumbria.

One of our Community Panels has committed to putting young people at the heart of decision-making

Whitehaven has received a Silver Gilt Award in the Coastal Category at this year’s Britain in Bloom Awards, held in Brighton earlier this year.

Council in '16 Days of Activism' to tackle abuse

Plans for two new high-quality industrial buildings for the iSH Enterprise Campus in Cleator Moor have been submitted for planning approval.

Cumberland Council is reminding residents how to access its services over Christmas and New Year.

Two of Cumberland’s events - the Carlisle Fireshow and the Taste Carlisle Food Festival – proved to be a sparkling successes, drawing thousands of visitors into the heart of the city and delivering a significant boost to the local economy.

The final Taste Cumbria event of 2025 saw thousands of people brave some typical Cumbrian weather for a festival full of smiles and good cheer.

Residents are reaping the benefits of Cumberland Council’s Warm Homes initiative which has saved households an estimated £580k on their energy bills.