From this Saturday (April 1, 2023) the local authorities in Cumbria will look different, with two new unitary councils replacing the current county council and six district councils.
Digital infrastructure, both fixed line broadband and mobile connectivity, is increasingly critical for all residents, businesses and visitors in Cumbria.
New data published by Active Cumbria shows that 3,400 players from 117 schools used the virtual Street Tag app to keep physically active during 2022.
A team of four has been appointed to take responsibility for management, development and implementation of the DfT Active Travel Social Prescribing Pilot Delivery in Cumbria.
New data released by Sport England shows that 48.6% of school aged children are active in Cumbria which means they are taking part in sport and physical activity on average for more than 60 minutes a day. The new Active Lives survey looks at data from the academic year 2021/2022.
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
As temperatures plummet across the county over the next week, Cumbrians are being reminded that Warm Spots are now open across the county.
Crews from Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) will open their fire station doors and host a Christmas lunch for two of Cumbria County Council's Care Homes.
