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A NEW partnership which aims to highlight the risks of underage drinking has been launched in Workington today, Monday 3 July.

Cumberland Council has demonstrated its continuing commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community by agreeing to sign the National Armed Forces Covenant.

An archaeological dig at Carlisle Cricket Club will end on Saturday 1 July and anyone interested in visiting the site is urged to make a visit soon.

Cumberland Council is helping the NHS to celebrate their 75th birthday, by lighting numerous buildings and local landmarks in blue lighting. The buildings that will be lit will be in the Court Square, Citadels, and Market Cross areas Carlisle. The Civic Centre is also illuminating some of the windows, to form a blue heart for the NHS’s celebration.

Cumberland Council is inviting residents and businesses to join the Solway Coast AONB event (area of outstanding beauty), with the support from Natural England to celebrate King Charles III England Coast Path in Cumbria! The Solway Coast Discovery Days event is free to attend and will be taking place on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 July, from 10am – 4pm, each day.

A Carlisle property has been given a new lease of life thanks to Cumberland Council’s enforced sales policy.

Shared Lives Week runs from 26-30 June. Cumberland Council is encouraging people to consider becoming a Shared Lives carer and learn more about the support provided.

Summer Holiday Activity and Food Programme offers eligible children free summer activities and a nutritious meal each day. Places are filling fast so parents and guardians are encouraged to book now.

Members of the public are being warned NOT to pick up or touch dead birds after the number of confirmed cases of Avian Influenza (otherwise known as Bird Flu) in wild birds rises in Cumbria.

Cumberland Council is informing residents not to worry if they see a gritter out and about during the next week. Cumberland Council's fleet of gritters will be a familiar sight during the colder months, working tirelessly to keep the roads clear of snow and ice. However, as the council gears up for another winter season, the Highways teams are currently in the process of planning their winter routes.