Cumberland Council's inaugural meeting
It has been quite an historic week for us.
Our first official inaugural Council meeting was held on Thursday 13 April.
At the meeting, held at the Civic Centre, Carlisle, the first ever chair of the new council – Cllr Carni McCarron-Holmes - was appointed, alongside the deputy chair Cllr Abdul Harid.
Councillors also elected Cllr Mark Fryer as the Leader of Cumberland Council. Cllr Lisa Brown was appointed as Statutory Deputy Leader of the council with the Governance and Thriving Communities Portfolio, with Cllr Emma Williamson appointed as Deputy Leader with the Children’s and Families portfolio.
Town and Parish Council elections
There are a number of town and parish council elections being held on 4 May 2023 throughout our area. You can find out more details of the contested polls – as well as those which are uncontested, on our website at: Parish council elections 2023 | Cumberland Council
The deadline to ensure people are registered to vote in these elections is midnight on 17 April 2023. Those who have recently turned 18, or moved house, should make sure they are registered to ensure they do not lose the right to vote.
The deadline for new postal or proxy vote applications is 5pm on 18 April 2023.
And don't forget that if you want to vote in person on 4 May, you'll need ID. Find out more about the accepted forms of ID and how you can get a Voter Authority Certificate, on our website.
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 Events in Cumberland
There is something for everyone at the many events and activities happening over the next few weeks. Click the links to find out more:
Image is of the cake competition entries at Taste Cumbria in Wigton. Credit: Tom Kay Photographic.
Join team Cumberland
We have a number of vacancies for all sorts of jobs across the council.
So take a look and see if there is something for you and join the Cumberland Council team.
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Roads update
Work started on our flood alleviation work this week in Flimby.
It will last for approximately five weeks, weather permitting, as we replace a culvert below the A596 at Bragg Beck.
There will be a road closure for 24 hours a day, seven days a week with work taking place between approximately 7.30am to 6.00pm, each day.
A diversion route is in place and you can find out more on our website.
Any resident with any questions should phone the Highways Hotline at 0300 373 3736, or email A596.flimby@cumbria.gov.uk
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