Gaitsgill Playgroup has been going for around 50 years but is likely to close – unless some parents/grandparents/carers could take up the reins. The group meets in Primrose Hall, Gaitsgill and has plenty to keep babies and toddlers busy – toys, ride-ons, etc. Currently, it meets on Tuesday from 9.45-11.45 am. For more information, please cont...

Cumberland Council has taken the decision to temporarily postpone a number of planned highways works while further assessments and reviews are undertaken. The safety of our workforce, contractors and members of the public is our highest priority, and we take all health and safety matters extremely seriously. As a precautionary measure, the affected...

 A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow United Utilities to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 7th September 2026 and anticipated to take 3 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.network/do...

Cereals, bacon rolls, toast and marmalade, with hot drinks are available.  All men are welcome to come for a chat to meet old friends and make new ones  Donations to cover costs and to support local charities are welcome. Donations of £50 have been given to Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland and Royal Lifeboat Institution Silloth...

 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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 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...

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...

 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"...

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. 

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

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 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...

 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...

 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

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...