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Also in this week's edition:
A fun creative competition has been launched to coincide with the first Taste Cumbria festival of 2025.
The event organisers want local people to design a celebration flag for Wigton – and the winners will see their design on show at Taste Cumbria Wigton on Saturday 26 April.
The aim is to showcase the best of Wigton, marking its heritage, community and unique character. The contest is open to everyone – artists, designers, or those who just love a creative challenge.
The finished flag will be flown over Taste Cumbria weekend, with a special prize of recognition awarded at the event itself.
The deadline for entries is Monday 31 March at 5pm. All entries should be sent on email (a photo of the design is fine) to ellie.jones@cumberland.gov.uk or handed in at the main reception of the Market Hall in Wigton.
There are lots of fun fully funded activities available for eligible children and young people throughout the Easter holidays, including wheelchair sports, horse riding, crafts and drama.
Find out more https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/holidays
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To celebrate the expansion of Cumberland Family Hubs we would love for you to join us for a fun day of activities at each of our main hubs:
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Wednesday 9 April, 11am – 3pm, Cumberland Family Hub - Morton, Carlisle CA2 6JP
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Thursday 10 April,11am – 3pm, Cumberland Family Hub – Longtown CA6 5UF
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Friday 11 April, 11am – 3pm, Cumberland Family Hub – Maryport CA15 8HN
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Monday 14 April, 11am – 3pm, Moorclose Community Centre, 88, Needham Drive, Workington CA14 3SE
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Tuesday 15 April, 11am – 3pm, Family Hub on the Harbour, Whitehaven CA28 7LZ
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Wednesday 16 April, 11am – 3pm, Cumberland Family Hub – Millom LA18 4 LP
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Thursday 17 April, 11am – 3pm, Cumberland Family Hub – Wigton CA7 9SA
The planned improvements on the A5086 at Cockermouth include road network repairs, drainage system replacement, traffic sign upgrades, and a refresh of road markings. To complete these essential upgrades efficiently and safely, the project will continue with the following updated phases:
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Phase 3 The Level – road closure and traffic lights, continues until Monday 24 March.
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Phase 4 Main Street roundabout – Tuesday 25 March to Wednesday 26 March – road closure at Gallowbarrow with two-way traffic lights at Main Street roundabout – access to Town Centre from Crown Street.
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Phase 5 The Level traffic lights – Thursday 27 March to Friday 28 March –road closure from 6.30pm – 12.00am, in quieter hours.
Full access will be available for emergency service vehicles, pedestrians, and dismounted cyclists throughout the works.
We thank the community for their continued support and patience while we improve the road network and apologise for any inconvenience.
If you have any questions, you can visit Cumberland Council website, or contact Cumberland Council’s Highways Hotline on 0300 373 3736
Households started to receive their annual council tax bills last week, but if you need to report a change to your circumstances, such as a change of address or claiming a discount you can do this online. You can also set up a direct debit via our website too.
The most senior judge at Carlisle’s Combined Court has been appointed as the new Honorary Recorder for the city.
His Honour Judge Nicholas Barker was appointed to the role of Honorary Recorder for Carlisle by Cumberland Council under the Courts Act 1971 during a ceremony yesterday. He will fulfil the role during his tenure as Resident Circuit Judge at Carlisle Combined Court.
Historically, the Recorder of a town or city was a legal representative charged with the duties of dispensing justice at the court. Currently, the role of Honorary Recorder is a purely civic and ceremonial one which carries no formal duties or powers; however, the appointment is intended to further the link between the council and the criminal courts by involving the senior sitting judge attending civic affairs and ceremonial events.
The motion to appoint the new Honorary Recorder for Carlisle was proposed by Councillor Andy Semple, chair of Cumberland Council, and seconded by Cllr Chris Southward, Executive member for Digital Connectivity and Customer Focus Portfolio Holder and Charter Mayor of Carlisle.
Following the vote in favour of the appointment, His Honor Judge Barker signed a Declaration of Acceptance of the Office.
The last such appointment was HH Judge Paul Batty QC in 2012 who served in the role until 2015.
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The government is currently seeking views on the proposal to form a Mayoral Combined Authority for the local government areas of Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness.
The consultation seeks views, particularly from interested parties, including those who live and work across Cumbria, on the effect of establishing a Mayoral Combined Authority in the area. It includes questions on the proposed geography and how the Combined Authority will make decisions, together with questions on the effects of working across this geography through a Mayoral Combined Authority.
A notice of election has been published for Egremont Town Council - South ward - for one vacancy. More details on the election and the associated deadlines can be found on our website at: Current local elections | Cumberland Council
The Fells and Solway Community Panel has been busy investing in fantastic community projects across the area.
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