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Cumbria County Council announces significant progress in Digital Infrastructure Strategy

At a meeting of Cumbria County Council’s Cabinet today (Thursday 15 December), Members heard how significant progress in its Digital Infrastructure Strategy has been achieved over the last 12 months, with almost 95% of properties in the county now able to access broadband services of at least 30Mbps. Over 31% of properties have access to… Continue reading Cumbria County Council announces significant progress in Digital Infrastructure Strategy

School pupils set to benefit from £2m emergency school food fund

Cumbrian children are set to benefit from £2m of additional funding for school food agreed by Cumbria County Council’s Cabinet today. The money will be shared between the county’s schools to ensure that all children continue to be able to access healthy, nutritious food at a time when many families and schools are struggling to… Continue reading School pupils set to benefit from £2m emergency school food fund

Improvements planned for Barrows Jubilee Bridge

Cumbria County Council are updating residents that improvement works will be taking place on the iconic, Jubilee Bridge in Barrow in January. Work on Cumbria’s longest road bridge is scheduled to re-start early in January and will include the completion of painting to the steelwork. Jubilee Bridge’s refurbishment has been programmed over several years. To… Continue reading Improvements planned for Barrows Jubilee Bridge

Top tips for Winter!

Cumbria County Council are advising residents to be prepared for whatever winter has in store as the weather is expected to get colder in the coming weeks. A ‘Winter Ready’ campaign was launched last month with a whole host of information available online offering a one-stop shop for tips, advice, and information on a variety of… Continue reading Top tips for Winter!

Kendal Library redesign works set to commence in January

Work to redesign Kendal Library will start in the New Year. The changes will transform the space and deliver significant improvements for library users, adult learners, and the Kendal community to enjoy. The redesigned library will improve browsing experience through clearer signage, improved layout and dedicated seating areas. The transformed building will provide the perfect… Continue reading Kendal Library redesign works set to commence in January

Cumbria Community cost of living crisis grants

Community groups and organisations across Cumbria are being offered financial support to help relieve the hardship of people who are experiencing financial struggles. The current cost of living is forcing more people across our county into poverty. Many households who were ‘just about managing’ have been hard hit along with one in eight households whose… Continue reading Cumbria Community cost of living crisis grants

Celebration event for new community hub in Millom this Saturday

The event will take place in the new hub on Salthouse Road. The whole community are invited to join in the celebrations to mark the official opening of the redesigned building. Entry, refreshments and activities will be free to all! There will be fun filled drama and imaginative play sessions delivered by Pyjama Drama for… Continue reading Celebration event for new community hub in Millom this Saturday

Cumbrian adults to benefit from £2.3m to Multiply maths skills

Adults in Cumbria who want to improve their numeracy skills will soon be able to join free courses to help boost their job prospects, as well as their maths confidence in everyday life. Known as Multiply, the free courses will be administered by Cumbria County Council, thanks to a £2.3 million award from the government’s UK… Continue reading Cumbrian adults to benefit from £2.3m to Multiply maths skills

Fire Incidents – Building Fire, Dalton-In- Furness

At 03:49 hours on 27th of November 2022, three fire engines attended an incident on Langdale Cresent, Dalton-In-Furness. The Fire involved a detached garage. Firefighters used four breathing apparatus, two forty-five millimeter jets, and one hose reel jet extinguish the fire and were in attendance for one hour thirty minutes.

Refinements to be made to Barrow’s cycle lanes

Following feedback from the public, Cumbria County Council will be making improvements to the new Barrow cycle lanes along Bridge Road and Michaelson Road in the coming weeks. The county council in partnership with Barrow Borough Council developed a Local Cycling Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for Barrow, with the Active Travel Fund providing the first… Continue reading Refinements to be made to Barrow’s cycle lanes

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