Business

Digital infrastructure, both fixed line broadband and mobile connectivity, has become increasingly critical for all residents, businesses and visitors in Cumbria. Since launching the Digital Infrastructure Strategy in November 2020, Connecting Cumbria, working on behalf of Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council has made significant progress in delivering projects and programmes to improve connectivity across the county.

With many businesses across the Cumberland Council patch now using the various improved connectivity options available to them to increase sales, work more efficiently and showcase what they have to offer, there has never been a better time to check to see what options are available in your area.

Cumberland Council is delighted to announce that the prestigious Cumberland Markets Trader of the Year 2023 award has been bestowed upon the Keogh Family, proprietors of "Country Flavour."

Many businesses across Cumbria are now utilising the power of improved connectivity to increase sales, work more efficiently and showcase what they have to offer on a worldwide platform.

On the build up to this year’s Small Business Saturday (2 December) Cumberland Council is encouraging residents to shop local and support local businesses.

Alongside town councils, the council has lined up events to attract visitors and showcase the shops and traders within the area.

Local councils have joined forces to organise Cumbria Residents’ Week between Saturday 10 and Saturday 17 February 2024. The event aims to encourage residents to support local business and shop local.

Leading Cumberland Councillors have agreed new and ambitious plans to improve diets and the local food system, which has the potential to significantly improve the health and wellbeing of communities.

Landmarks across Cumbria will be lit up blue this weekend (Saturday 28 October) for National Care Leavers Week.

People interested in finding out more about community food growing initiatives, sustainable living and schemes aimed at improving health and wellbeing, are encouraged to join a free interactive and engaging event in Workington.

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.