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The chance to have your say on how Carlisle should develop in the future has been launched today (Wednesday 21 January).

Join us in Wigton to find out how to get prepared for flooding and other emergencies.

Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council have launched the Cumbria Digital Infrastructure Strategy 2026–2030, building on the success of the previous 2020-2025 strategy, setting out a bold plan to deliver world-class digital connectivity and support Cumbria’s £12bn economy.

The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven is kicking off 2026 with a refreshed programme that brings together reflection, creativity and community.

Cumberland Council will commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day on Tuesday 27 January 2026, by lighting up key buildings in purple across Cumberland, honouring the millions of people affected by genocide.

Cumberland Council will begin essential repair works on the Wythop Mill to Pheasant Inn starting Monday 19 January.

This January, Cumbria Fostering is launching a county-wide initiative to challenge the misconceptions that prevent potential carers from stepping forward.

Cumberland Council is building on the success of recent regeneration projects in Devonshire Street, Greenmarket, and Market Square by starting the next phase of improvements in Carlisle city centre.

A Stage One finish in Carlisle and a Stage Two start in Keswick have been both confirmed for the 2027 Tour De France.

A celebration of Britain’s comic art heritage arrives this month at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven, as it becomes one of the first venues to host The Cartoon Museum’s first touring exhibition.