News

Cumberland Council’s highways team is in the process of installing a covered walkway over the Cocker Bridge in Cockermouth. The bridge is currently closed as a precautionary measure, following the partial collapse of the Old Courthouse Building on Sunday 8 October.

Members and Officers from Cumberland Council share their condolences on hearing of the death of the former council leader, Eddie Martin.

Cumberland Council is pleased to report that following the completion of investigatory work and safety measures the footways in Devonshire Street are now open for public use.

Cumbrian foster carers share their ‘rewarding’ stories in new film and encourage others to come forward to foster

Carbon-cutting steps are being taken by Cumberland Council to make more of their vehicles greener and cleaner.

Cumberland Council is pleased to inform the local community that phase 2 of the Blaze Bridge project will be starting today (Tuesday 10 October).

Following the partial collapse of the Old Courthouse building in Cockermouth yesterday (Sunday, 8 October), Cumberland Council is continuing to assess the site - with the permission of the owner of the building - and has put in place precautionary measures to protect public safety.

Carlisle United Manager Paul Simpson will make a guest appearance at this year’s Carlisle Christmas Lights Switch-On.

The Old Courthouse is an iconic building in Cockermouth and we share local residents sadness following the recent partial collapse of the building

Cumberland Council representatives joined developers Gleeson Homes at the grand unveiling of the show home at the beautiful Saltom Bay Heights clifftop housing development in Whitehaven on Thursday 5 October.