A support programme designed to boost social enterprise in Allerdale and Copeland has secured a prestigious regional award.
Cumbria County Council can announce that, following close working with the Department for Transport, Cumbria has been awarded an additional £82.6 million to fund essential repairs following the storm damage of 2015/16 from Storms Desmond and Eva.
Councillor Stewart Young, Leader of Cumbria County Council, has responded to today's funding announcement by Government.
Six separate funding schemes are now in place to support households and businesses affected by flooding, with a seventh scheme to fund household flood protection set to launch on 4 January.
