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Cumberland Council is bringing fresh energy to Carlisle’s historic centre with a vibrant new mural inside the iconic Lowther Arcade.

On the build-up to changes to waste collection arrangements in the former Allerdale area from week commencing 26 May, Cumberland Council is reminding residents to check their collection dates.

The latest investments from your Border, Fellside and North Carlisle Community Panel

Galliford Try Infrastructure, on behalf of Cumberland Council and the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) project, will commence construction works at Newby West Roundabout from April to August 2025. These works are essential for the development of a new, larger roundabout designed to improve traffic capacity and connectivity.

Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council are thrilled to announce Cumbria’s community rail projects have scooped two national awards and a Silver at the 2025 Community Rail Awards.

We are really excited to welcome families to our upcoming Family Hub events over the next two weeks. The activities are free and promise lots of entertainment for all the family as well as a chance to learn more about the hubs and the support they offer.

The Connecting Cumbria team are encouraging businesses to check what broadband and mobile connectivity is available in their area, as access to faster, more reliable services continues to expand.

Cumberland Council, in partnership with Stagecoach, is excited to announce that its new and improved bus routes have already delivered 11,512 passenger journeys as of 15 March 2025.

Cumberland Council is delighted that the Environment Agency has confirmed £1.43 million in funding for flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCRM) projects for the 2025/26 financial year.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce that passenger numbers on Route 300 between Workington and Carlisle have increased by 20%.