Emergency resurfacing is complete on the #M6 northbound between J39 #Shap & J40 #Penrith which has now re-opened, lane 2 southbound is also now open.

Lane 3 (of 3) remains closed ways for emergency central reservation repairs.

There are currently no significant delays reported.

Fingers crossed for good weather on Saturday 20 April so you can have a beer & live music in the sunshine! Let us entertain you from 10am - 5pm! ow.ly/KKOQ50Rcmzc

We are delighted to announce that the new Changing Places facility at our Ravenglass station is now open❤️

The facility has been installed with support from grant funding through Cumberland Council, in association with Muscular Dystrophy UK & installed by Innova Care Concepts

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The #M6 remains CLOSED northbound between J39 #Shap & J40 #Penrith . Lane 3 (of 3) also remains closed southbound between J40 and J39.

Traffic caught within the closure continues to be released via rearward relief.

More info here - httpnationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates…tp

Read a big interview with our Managing Director Gary McKeating on why he and the iSH team are focusing on Robotics and AI, Advanced Engineering, Manufacturing and a revitalised Leconfield Enterprise Campus.

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There are elections for the Cumbria Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner on 2 May.

Find out who is standing for election, more details on key dates, and information about registering to vote, voter ID and getting a postal or proxy vote, on our website: cumberland.gov.uk/voting-and-ele……

#M6 #Cumbria closed northbound J39 #Shap - J40 #Penrith due to a collision involving a HGV that has overturned & come to rest on the central reservation. Lane 3 (of 3) also closed southbound J40 - J39.

This is a seperate collision to the earlier collision at J39.

More to follow

📅Date for your diary...

Come and join us at our next The Teenage Market in #Carlisle on Saturday 27 April.

Support local young traders and performers by visiting the market outside the Old Town Hall, 10am - 3.30pm.

There will also be a programme of live music and dance during…

📢Event update

The Distington Walled Garden fete - planned for Saturday 13 April - has been cancelled due to the adverse weather forecast and saturated ground conditions.

This wasn’t an easy decision to make, but the safety of visitors and traders is our main priority.

We…

Our fantastic Operation Respect events will happen across our area this summer.

These free family events include advice, activities, food, a community clean-up and the chance to speak to housing providers, the council, the police and other bodies.

Find out when Operation…

Around 153,000 people in the UK have Parkinson's, and everyone’s journey is different.

Today is #WorldParkinsonsDay and we are raising awareness by taking part in Parkinson's UK's 'Make It Blue' campaign.

We will be lighting some of our buildings blue 💙

For info and support…

🧵We want to know your views on all things nature in your local area!

Whether you...

💚 love watching the garden birds
🚶‍♂️ enjoy an epic day exploring the fells
🌊 or are more at home rock-pooling by the sea

... we want to hear what matters to you.

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The Eskdale House opening event showcased the refurbished care home. Changes promote independence for residents & support staff to deliver high-quality care.

Pictured: Lisa Brown, Cllr McCarron-Holmes, Cllr Fryer, Nick Hewetson-Jones Eskdale House Manager & Andrew Seekings

On 2 May voters in Cumberland will go to the polls to vote for the Cumbria Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner.

If you are not registered to vote you have until midnight on 16 April to register to take part in these elections.

It only takes five minutes to register. Just go to…

📢Have your say!

We're going to be making some improvements to Parkland Village play area in #Carlisle .

Let us know what equipment you think we should include.

A public consultation is now underway and continues until 5pm on Tuesday 30 April.

📃Pick up a consultation leaflet…