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Conclusion of Annual Audit 2026

 The Annual Audit for 2025-26 has now been completed. The Audited Annual Governance and Accountability Return and Audit Report is attached. Download PDF File Here Download PDF File Here

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Update Carriageway Resurfacing Dalston Village

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Temporary night time road closure 6 pm to 3 am B5299, The Green, Dalston. 10 August 2026 for 32 days

 A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Cumberland Council to carry out carriageway resurfacing which are expected to commence 10th August 2026 and anticipated to take 32 days to complete. Please see below details of the extents of the closure and alternative route, the relevant legal notice can be viewed at https://api-gb.one...

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B5299 Dalston Village Cariageway Resurfacing Update

Caldewhurst to Station Road Update  Upon removing the surface layer this evening, it became apparent that there is insufficient construction depth at the northern end of Phase One, after the railway bridge towards Caldewhurst. This issue was not identified during the test coring undertaken in this location.As a result, temporary traffic lights...

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Temporary Closure of part of public footpath 114044 and Caldew cycleway to the rear of Caldew School for up to 6 months from 20 July 2026

 CUMBERLAND COUNCIL (FOOTPATH NO. 114044 IN THE PARISH OF DALSTON) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS) ORDER 2026 CUMBERLAND COUNCIL (CALDEW CYCLEWAY) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS) ORDER 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that to enable United Utilities to carry out infrastructure works at Dalston Pumping Station ("the Works"...

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Temporary Road closure for carriageway work 20th July for 19 days B5299 Carlisle Road

Location B5299 Carlisle Road from its junction with Station Road, extending in a north direction for approx 640m. Alternative Route will be signposted and available via the unrestricted sections of the B5299, A689, A595 & B5305. 

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Mens Breakfast Club 4th July 2026 and 1st August 2026 9am-10am Methodist Chapel Schoolroom, The Green, Dalston

Mens breakfast club to meet on the 4th July 2026 and 1st August 2026, 9am-10am in the Methodist Chapel Schoolroom, The Green, Dalston. New and old friends welcome for cereals, a bacon roll and toast and marmalade with hot drinks available. All men welcome to come for a chat and make new friends. Donations to cover costs and to support loc...

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Publication of the unaudited Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2025/26

 The Annual Governance and Accountability Return for the year ended 31 March 2026 have now been submitted for Audit. The period for the exercise of Public Rights commences on 15 June 2026 until 24 July 2026.  Download PDF File Here

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Stockdalewath Flood Newsletter October 2025

Latest update following the floods of May 2024  Download PDF File Here

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Extension to Closure of Public Footpath Number 114005 ( Bellgate to Cardew Hall) until 25 November 2026

 CUMBERLAND COUNCIL (FOOTPATH NO. 114005 IN THE PARISH OF DALSTON) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS) ORDER 2023 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Order made by Cumberland Council on 16 May 2023, which became operative on 25 May 2023, because of the likelihood of danger to the public due to a damaged bridge and to allow subsequent repair wor...

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Cumberland Council new online reporting forms for dog fouling, fly tipping & littering issues

 Residents across Cumberland can now use a new suite of online reporting forms making it easier for them to report environmental issues such as dog fouling, fly tipping, littering, and more. The new system allows residents to report problems directly from their smartphones or devices while out and about, as well as providing: Automated updates...

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Conclusion Of Annual Audit 2025

The Annual Audit for 2024-25 has now been completed. The Audit Report is attached. Download PDF File Here Download PDF File Here

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Publication of the unaudited Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2024/25

 The Annual Governance and Accountability Return for the year ended 31 March 2025 have now been submitted for Audit. The period for the exercise of Public Rights commences on 16 June 2025 until 25 July 2025.  Download PDF File Here

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Pension Credit

Anyone over State Pension age could be able to claim Pension Credit to top up their income. It gives them extra money to help with their living costs if they are on a low income. Please check eligibility by following this link https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit/eligibility or calling the Pension Credit claim line on 0800 99 1234. To find out more in...

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Cumberland Council Flood Recovery information

Cumberland Council have produced a flood recovery booklet  and flood risk guide. The links to these documents are below. Flood Recovery Booklet (thefloodhub.co.uk) Know-Your-Flood-Risk-FloodRecoveryGuide.pdf (thefloodhub.co.uk) There is also a questionnaire for flooded properties which can be returned to Cumberland Council. Download PDF F...

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Video of how to access and use a defibrillator

Please follow the link to view a training video showing how to access and use a defibrillator. Please take time to view the simple to follow instructions and feel free to pass on to friends and family. It could save a life! The link to the short video is https://vimeo.com/557677120/e7524918c5 or you can watch it below:

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