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Cumberland Council’s Workington day services based at Carlton Road have collaborated with a local bowling club to build local community connections for adults with learning disabilities supported through the service.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce a significant step forward in boosting road safety, with the upcoming installation of an Average Speed Safety Camera System along a designated stretch of the A689.

Councillors have agreed an ambitious plan that sets out how Cumberland Council will put health and wellbeing at the heart of its services, and work towards being be an exemplar council in this field.

A planning application has been submitted for a new Innovation Centre in Workington.

Cumberland Council statement - RAAC update

We are offering free vitamins to help families get a healthy start in life.

Plans have been approved in Cumberland Council’s Executive meeting today outlining how the Youth Justice service will build on their successful work tackling criminal behaviour. The plan will now go for approval to the Youth Justice Board.

Following Storm Arwen in November 2021, the U7003 along the western shore of Thirlmere had a road restriction that was implemented on an emergency basis under a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order, due to fallen trees, significant rockfall and debris on the highway. This made the road hazardous to all users. Damage was caused to adjacent land, known as Rough Crag, which is the responsibility of United Utilities, as the landowners.

The Dragonfly drama group have announced their latest production will be Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream. This fantastic free performance, taking place at Morton Manor Community Centre, Carlisle on Thursday 14 September at 1pm, promises to transport audiences into a world of magic, music, mischief and love.

Work is about to start on Maryport’s new Boardwalk which will link two key destinations in the town.