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Construction work has begun on the new Innovation Centre in Workington. The building will provide purpose-built accommodation for entrepreneurial businesses, as well as bringing new modern office space to Workington, something currently lacking in the town.

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

The opportunity to learn more about new plans for Egremont will be available at a public engagement event on Tuesday 10 December, between 2pm and 7pm, at Egremont Market Hall.

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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