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Cumberland Council is excited to announce the launch of the Easter Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme. The programme provides fully funded activities and nourishing meals for eligible young people during the school holidays.

The public consultation on the future of Moot Lodge will run from Monday 26 February to Thursday 23 May 2024. The launch of the consultation marks an important step in the review of in-house care provision delivered by Cumberland Care. The review aims to ensure services meet the needs of the residents now and in the future. It focuses on the provision of sustainable, high-quality care, to help people to live better, healthier, and more independently, whilst addressing the council's financial sustainability goals.

Cumberland Council would like to update the community of upcoming works in the Muncaster area, scheduled to start on Friday 1 March, during the evenings.

Cumberland Council gears up for the next phase of its Carlisle LCWIP Route 38 – Cargo, stretching from Cargo to Carlisle's Northern Bypass, starting on Monday 26 February.

Cumberland Council has awarded over 70 schools a total of £22k in one-off grants to provide breakfast clubs, helping to support the wellbeing and academic success of students across Cumberland.

Vape shops in Carlisle and Brampton have been praised following a test purchasing operation organised by Cumberland Council and Cumbria Police.

Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council have joined forces to initiate a comprehensive review of the Domestic Abuse System in Cumbria.

Three local artists are being given the opportunity to take part in a new art trail in Workington.

Cumberland Council is commissioning three visual artists from north and west Cumbria to produce artworks and deliver creative workshops for a Workington Art Trail.

Cumberland Council is inviting residents to have their say and play a key role in developing the future of Cumberland’s Waste Services.

The Light District: Crown and Coronation event in Carlisle has been hailed a resounding success after attracting thousands of visitors.

More than 4,500 people marvelled at the spectacular sound and light show, held at Carlisle Cathedral and Carlisle Castle last week.