Carlisle’s city centre will also be filled with creativity, ambition and live entertainment when the Teenage Market returns on Saturday 28 March 2026.
Hosted by Cumberland Council, with funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the event will take place within the pedestrianised area of the city centre. The market will showcase up to 20 stalls run by young traders aged between 8 and 25, alongside a programme of live performances from local young singers, musicians and dancers.
The Teenage Market offers a unique shopping experience, giving visitors the chance to discover original, locally made products while supporting emerging young entrepreneurs. It is a national initiative set up to champion the next generation of market traders. Further information and to register to take part in future markets visit is the Teenage Market. From homemade cakes and personalised gifts to 3D printed designs and bespoke crafted items, shoppers are guaranteed not to leave empty handed.
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Anyone with a connection to Cleator Moor is invited to take part in two days of drop-in workshops this weekend.
The On Our Doorstep Art Buffet will be held at Crossfield Community Centre, Crossfield Road, from Saturday 14 March from 1pm to 5pm and Sunday 15 March from 12pm to 4pm. The colourful creations which are made by the public will be curated into an exhibition which will go on show at a public venue this Summer.
Artists Di McGhee and Sophie Bass are both based in Cleator Moor. They will be joined by Frizington-based Janice Murray, Whitehaven’s Anne Blankson-Hemans, Anja Phoenix who lives on the Solway Coast, Maryport’s Charlotte Stephenson, and Clare Parker who lives near Egremont.
The two events will also include a free buffet for anyone who comes along and gets involved. No previous experience is necessary – just enthusiasm and links to the area.
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A fantastic effort from the Carlisle Ramblers and Fellwalkers at their third litter pick of the year last week.
The group covered the route from the Sands to Etterby Village, on to the Cargo intersection and along the bypass to Moorhouse Road.
With 19 members taking part, more than 40 bags of rubbish were collected. This marks the third of 12 planned litter picks for 2026 – great work everyone!
Our Waste and Public Space team work hard every day to keep our streets, parks and communities clean and welcoming.
Watch our video to hear from them about the work they do and what they like about their jobs.
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Remember you can report issues - such as fly-tipping - to us online where you can also check your waste collections and find out more about our waste and recycling services.
Library moving to temporary location ahead of planned new facility
Cleator Moor Library will soon be moving to a temporary location while work on a proposed new community hub is carried out.
Subject to planning consent, a new public services and cultural community hub will be created by reconfiguring and linking two existing buildings in Market Square - the library and the former Credit Union building, which was also used by the NHS, Cumberland Council and iSH. Funding for the project is coming from the Cleator Moor Town Deal
To make way for the proposed changes, the library will be moving out of its current location in Market Square to its temporary site on the ground floor of the PEC Phase 3 building.
Physical library services will be unavailable in Cleator Moor from 16 to 20 March 2026 to allow the move to be carried out safely, with services resuming in the new location on the week commencing 23 March 2026. An exact date will be communicated on the council’s social media, website and on-site signage closer to the reopening.
During the closure, online services, such as the digital library via the Borrowbox app remain available.
Carlisle Library - Temporary Closure Notice
Carlisle Library will temporarily close from Monday 23 March as the final major phase of refurbishment work gets underway. The newly improved library is expected to reopen in mid‑June 2026.
The closure will allow essential construction work on Level 2, bringing the project into its final stage and helping create a modern, flexible and welcoming space for everyone.
What to expect:
Monday 23 March – Monday 30 March
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Library fully closed to the public
From Monday 30 March – mid‑June 2026
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A limited temporary reception service will operate on Level 3
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Services available: hearing aid batteries, parking discs, Blue Badge forms, bus passes, and book requests/returns
- Levels 1 and 2 closed
- No browsing, PCs, printing, scanning or photocopying available
From mid‑June 2026
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A phased reopening will begin – more details coming soon
Thank you for your patience while we complete these exciting improvements. Updates will be shared here as the project progresses.
Work is continuing with the Workington Gateway improvements. This major project is part of over £33 million of government investment to make roads safer, upgrade key infrastructure and improve links to the Port of Workington and key employment sites.
- Northern Gas gas main renewal progressing on Hall Brow
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Trenches excavated for utilities diversionary works at Hall Park View in readiness for Northern Gas and Electricity Northwest works.
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Drainage and ducts installed at Ramsay Brow
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Traffic signal ducts and traffic island construction underway at Ramsay Brow
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Footway reconstruction underway at Ramsay Brow
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Lighting infrastructure fitted in the mini park
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Sandstone cladding to mini park planting beds ongoing.
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One way northbound only from Udale Street → Calva Brow Roundabout
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No southbound travel on this part of the A596 (diversion via Northside Road, Northside Bridge and the A597)
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Three way temporary signals at Ramsay Brow remain in place
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Seaton access via Northside Road remains unchanged
Please plan your journeys ahead and allow extra time while these works continue.
The ongoing road improvement works on the A5086 Gote Brow, Cockermouth, have been delayed due to recent weather conditions.
Carriageway resurfacing is now scheduled to be completed on Tuesday 17 March. The road closure will then be removed, and the road will reopen on Wednesday 18 March, when two‑way temporary traffic lights will be in operation until Friday 27 March. This will allow our highways team to complete the remaining footway reconstruction works.
On Mothering Sunday (15 March), the Chapel of Remembrance at Distington Hall will be open from 9am to 4pm for anyone who would like to spend a quiet moment remembering someone special.
Visitors are welcome to take away a packet of wildflower seeds to plant at home, offering a simple and lasting way to reflect and remember.
With the hope of kinder weather, our Mother’s Day garden will also be open for visitors to enjoy a peaceful moment outdoors.
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With council tax bills beginning to land this week, we want to remind you that there is support available to residents on a low income or claiming benefits through our Council Tax Reduction (CTR) Scheme. If your circumstances have changed or you’re finding it harder to manage your bills, it only takes a few minutes to check.
It's important to note that if you receive Universal Credit, we can’t always apply Council Tax Reduction automatically, so you may need to submit a separate application.
You may also be entitled to other financial support such as help with rent, increased benefits, or additional support.
No matter what your situation is, it’s always worth checking - many residents don’t realise they’re eligible for extra support.
Cumberland Council and Westmorland & Furness Council are reminding landowners that the statutory window to correct mistaken registrations of common land and village greens will close in just over a year’s time - on 15 March 2027.
After this date, it will no longer be possible to apply to deregister land, buildings or curtilages that were incorrectly registered in the late 1960s, unless the error was made by the commons registration authority itself.
When the original registers were created, authorities were required to record land exactly as submitted by applicants, provided no objections were received. This means that if an applicant mistakenly included land or buildings that should not have been registered, the error can only be corrected if the landowner submits an application. After March 2027, these mistakes will become permanent.
Over 100,000 hectares of land across Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness is registered as common land, contributing to almost a third of all common land in England. Common land is subject to the public’s right to roam. Additionally, over 200 village greens are registered across Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness, which are subject to locals’ use for recreation.
Cumbria’s Health & Wellbeing Boards want to hear from you about local pharmacy services. Your responses will help us understand how pharmacies are used and what services people need. This information will be used to inform the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment, which helps plan pharmacy services across Cumbria.
This survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. You can view further information and Cumbria's previous Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment here.
This is the final chance to have your say as the deadline for responses is today, 13 March 2026.
Other consultations
We are also carrying out a consultation on our new SEND Local Offer. You find out more at: Cumberland SEND Local Offer Feedback | Let's Talk Cumberland and the Local Government Association is asking people to help shape the future of Adult Social Care in the country and feed into the Casey Commission.
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