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An Economic Summit - which brought together hundreds of business leaders - has been hailed a success.

Cumberland Council is urging drivers to exercise caution and respect road closure signs following an incident during the improvement works at Sebergham Bridge.

As winter approaches, Cumberland Council is calling on residents to put their creative thinking caps on and help name the 5 gritters that will keep our roads safe and passable through the frosty months ahead.

On the build up to Small Business Saturday (7 December) why not gift local? The Tourist information Centre in Carlisle’s historic Old Town Hall is packed with unique and thoughtfully crafted Christmas gifts, supporting local producers, businesses, and community projects.

A team of researchers have started a project to help understand the reasons behind the high incidence of suicide in Cumberland, and determine how best to support people with their mental health.

The final preparations are underway for Enterprising Cumbria’s Economic Summit. More than 350 business leaders and delegates have signed up to attend the event on Tuesday 3 December, 9.30am - 4.30pm, at the Keswick Pencil Factory.

We understand the inconvenience caused by the ongoing closure of Dalston Road. The impact and lack of alternative routes available highlights the benefits that the new Carlisle Southern Link Road and the new bridges in the area will bring. 

Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness councils have agreed to progress discussions with the Government on devolution in Cumbria.

Two planning applications have been approved which will see a range of improvements in and around Workington’s historic Hall Park.

A local contractor has been appointed to undertake the design and build of the Iron Line, an exciting project within the Millom Town Deal programme that will bring an accessible and inspiring coastal corridor to Millom and Haverigg.