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Also in this week's edition
A rare archaeological object - thought to be the only one of its type in the former Roman Empire - has been discovered in Carlisle.
Roman Imperial Purple - Tyrian Purple - paint pigment was found as part of the city’s Uncovering Roman Carlisle project.
A lump of a soft mysterious purple substance was discovered at a Roman Bathhouse (in the drains), within the grounds of Carlisle Cricket Club, during the 2023 excavation by archaeologists and volunteers.
The part of the drains it was discovered in related to a monumental building with a bathhouse built in the 3rd Century - during the time of the Emperor Septimius Severus.
The purple was tested with the support of British Geological Society and further analysis is ongoing with the Newcastle University.
Experts from Newcastle University showed it was organic and contained levels of Bromine and beeswax - this almost certainly indicates it is Tyrian Purple, the colour associated with the Imperial Court in the Roman Empire.
The ongoing archaeological project is delivered by a partnership of Cumberland Council, Carlisle Cricket Club, Tullie, and Wardell Armstrong LLP.
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Everyone is welcome at a Community Day in Maryport which aims to bring some Spring colour to the town with painting and planting.
The event takes place on Bank Holiday Monday, 6 May 2024, from 11am to 3pm. The activities are funded by Cumberland Council and Historic England’s Heritage Action Zone.
Down on the new Boardwalk, volunteers can get involved in planting the raised beds with seeds specially chosen to withstand the coastal environment. There will also be a litter pick of the area, combined with a bit of beachcombing.
In the new Pocket Park, at the junction of John Street and Crosby Street, Maryport artist Bethany Gray is creating new street art on the rear wall to complement the mural behind it on the wall of the Butcher’s Arms pub. This will have an outdoorsy park theme.
There will also be a gardening workshop as the new planters are filled with blooms for the Summer provided by one of the council’s building contractors, Thomas Armstrong Ltd.
Those who want to get involved in the planting are advised to get there for 11am, with the street art continuing into the afternoon.
Meanwhile, litter picking equipment will be available for anyone who fancies a wander around the town centre, harbourside or promenade, and there will also be a display in the Pocket Park of the latest news about the town’s regeneration projects, and the chance to speak to members of the Council team.
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Voters turned out on 2 May for the election of the next Cumbria Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. The contest was won by David Allen, the Labour and Co-operative candidate. Overall turnout was 21.17%.
You can find out more about the election result on our website.
Work has now started on site to build the £19m Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Workington town centre.
The Centre will be located next to Cumberland Council’s government funded Innovation Hub which is also under development in Central Way. GRAHAM is the principal construction contractor for the development which is expected to open to patients in spring 2025.
Referrals to diagnostic services in north Cumbria have doubled over the past three years which has led to longer waiting times. The team at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) has worked hard to reduce waiting times by providing temporary mobile units at the Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital but the new CDC provides a more permanent solution separate to the busy acute hospital sites. MRI, CT, X-ray and ultrasound scanning facilities will be available as well as consultation facilities.
Faster diagnostics is key to diagnosing a range of conditions, including cancer, as early as possible. If a patient needs more than one type of scan, the Centre will aim to provide them in one visit to reduce travelling and waiting times for diagnoses.
Allerdale Borough Council had previously supported the development with land allocation and this support is now continuing through Cumberland Council.
The foundations of the new building have been laid and by the end of the year, it will start to take shape. We are hoping that we will be up and running by next summer
The Innovation Centre is part of the Workington Town Deal - £23.1 million of Government funding for ambitious projects ranging from a new sports village to improvements to Workington Port
Residents are invited to stock up on their bedding plants and hanging baskets at Cumberland Council’s Garden Linx summer plant sale, delivered by Carlisle Day Services.
The sale will start on Saturday 18 May between 10am - 3pm. It will continue from Monday to Friday (20 – 24 May) between 10am - 3pm. People can still come after this date, but plants will be sold on a first come first serve basis. Please note this is a cash only event.
Location: Garden Linx, Carlisle Cemetery, Richardson Street, Carlisle, CA2 6AL.
Come along to pick up some beautiful plants and flowers in time for summer!
Plants price list:
- Single pots starting from £2
- Six pack starting from £2.50
- Hanging baskets starting from £12
- Filled planters starting from £15
The sale is delivered by Carlisle Day Services; a Cumberland Council service supporting people living with disabilities. The service provides welcoming and empowering environment for people with disabilities. It supports people to develop and maintain their independence, be part of local communities, try new hobbies, improve their skills, and build new friendships.
For more information about the summer plant sale contact Carlisle Day Services on 01228 597529.
Rooting out the Ash Dieback problems on the A595
Drivers are being notified of planned tree maintenance on the A595.
Following on from surveying Cumberland’s Resilient Road Networks, (most As, some Bs and C roads), it has been highlighted that several areas of ash trees along the A595 need attention. Specific trees require immediate felling, while others demand further maintenance or additional inspections.
Working closely with parish and town councils, as well as landowners who have ash trees on their properties, which are infected and may pose potential hazards. This pro-active collaborative approach aims to assist landowners in coordinating with appropriate companies to manage the infected trees, ensuring they do not become a risk to people or property.
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Evening road improvements on the A595 at Waberthwaite
We are set to begin evening road improvements on the A595 at Waberthwaite, part of a £14.3 million investment from the Government's Levelling Up Fund.
The works, carried out by the council's contractor DSD Construction Limited, will start on Tuesday 7 May, and continue until Friday 24 May, between 7pm and 5am.
The council's comprehensive improvement program has already completed work on the A5086 Scallow Farm to Rowrah, A595 Whicham Valley, and A5086 Crossgates to Kirkland. The upcoming work at Waberthwaite will include road network repairs, drainage replacement, and refreshing of road markings.
Cumberland Council to implement evening road improvements on the A595 at Waberthwaite | Cumberland Council
£900,000 for jet patch contract to pave the way North and South!
We are awarding two jet-patching contracts to Nu-Phalt Contracting Limited and Archway Roadmaster UK Limited, worth more than £900k.
The contracts, each valued at over £450k, will mean the council will be able to operate a fleet of jet patching machines from May to September 2024.
This is an opportunity for the council to address pothole issues across Cumberland, using jet-patching technology alongside the council's existing comprehensive patching and surfacing initiatives.
The jet patching contract is in addition to the resurfacing contract that has already been awarded to DSD Construction Limited, which is valued at up to £55 million for three years work. This will be allocated at a minimum of £9.5 million for the first year for various tasks, including road resurfacing, installation of new road markings, upgrading ironworks, pothole repairs and routine maintenance.
Cumberland Council reminds the community that they can report any road defects by phoning the Highways Hotline at 0300 373 3736, or by visiting the Cumberland Council’s website.
Cumberland invests £900,000 for jet patch contract to pave the way North and South! | Cumberland Council
A slightly drenched 'thank you' to everyone who joined us for the Talk and tidy event this week at Hensingham - especially since we were all thoroughly rained on!
Representatives from Home Group, Castles and Coasts, the police and our environmental health department were all available for residents to chat to.
A fair amount of litter was collected too - well done to everyone. Keep an eye on our socials for news of the next Talk and Tidy event.
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reminding residents and visitors to leave pebbles or shells on beaches that they might visit, or they could be fined up to £1000.
The Coast Protection Act states that in the UK, it is unlawful to take any natural materials like sand, shells and pebbles from the beach, no matter the amount. This law is in place to protect the natural environment and can be enforced by Cumberland Council and result in a fine of up to £1000.
Cumberland Council is dedicated to protecting the environment and stresses that leaving pebbles and shells on the beach contributes to climate efforts. To support this, the council is developing its first climate and nature strategy. Residents are encouraged to participate in a brief online survey, which will only take about five minutes. The survey closes on Monday 20 May at noon.
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