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Workington Leisure Centre is now powering forward on its sustainability journey with the successful installation of a 160kW solar panels, set to provide approximately 20% of the facility’s total electricity demand. The project is expected to result in significant cost savings for the centre over time, while also supporting broader environmental goals set by Cumberland Council.

A new Mayor of Carlisle has been appointed for 2025/26.

Changes to waste and recycling collections in the former Allerdale area will start from next Monday (26 May).

Works to revitalise The Market Hall and the Eden Centre in Carlisle are progressing well, with building owners Cumberland Council and new leaseholders Bearmont Group continuing to hold positive discussions.

A new access ramp has been made available for Maryport Rescue as part of the improvements to Maryport Activity Centre and the areas around it.

Restoration work at Millom’s historic Old Bank is progressing at pace, marking a major step in the town’s wider regeneration programme.

Cumberland Council are excited to showcase a vibrant new mural inside the iconic Lowther Arcade.

All schoolchildren aged up to 16 years old from the Cumberland area will be able to go for a swim in a choice of five indoor pools for only 10p over the May school holidays (26 - 30 May).

The benefits of investing in Cumbria will be showcased at a three-day business conference (Tuesday 20 - Thursday 22 May) which is set to attract 16,000 delegates and more than 1,750 potential investors.

Representatives from the Millom Town Deal Board have visited Millom Infants School as part of their ongoing engagement with local schools.