Cumberland announces £27.3m highways investment programme
Following last week’s meeting of the Highways and Transport Strategic Board, approval has been granted for how Cumberland Council will allocate the £27.348 million of highways maintenance funding received from the Department for Transport for 2026/27. For the first time, the council has created a dedicated £2.85 million fund for the unclassified road network, primarily residential streets in […]
Cumberland Council reaffirms commitment to Brigham/Broughton junction improvements
Following the Highways and Transport Board Strategic Meeting held on Thursday 29 January, Cumberland Council has reiterated its strong support for much‑needed improvements at the Brigham/Broughton junction. The council remains disappointed by National Highways’ decision in April 2023 to cancel the planned scheme, given ongoing and increasing safety concerns at the site. The council warns […]
Multi-agency response to heavy and prolonged rainfall in Cumbria concludes
Agencies across Cumbria have worked throughout the weekend to plan for and respond to incidents resulting from heavy and persistent rainfall across the county. Following a further meeting of all agencies and connected response groups, the multi-agency response has been formally stood down. Agencies are continuing to deal with the impact of the substantial rainfall […]
Cumberland Council launches survey to help highways team improve services
Local residents are being invited to help a Cumbrian council’s highways team improve its services by taking part in a survey. Cumberland Council has launched the survey so people can share their views on its highways and transport services. The survey gives people the chance to share their experiences and priorities, helping the council understand […]
“Cumberland Go” Rolls Out, New Bus Services Take Off
Cumberland Council has announced the launch of several new subsidised bus services and the continuation of successful 2024 routes, delivered in a phased rollout beginning this November. This initiative is part of the council’s ongoing commitment to improving public transport across the region and is backed by £3.55 million in government funding. The new services […]
New £5m plant framework announced by Cumberland
Cumberland Council has announced a new Operated Plant Framework valued at up to £5.64 million, which will provide the council with operated plant machinery for its highway service and will be in effect for four years, from 1 January 2026, to 31 December 2029. This framework aims to support both programmed and reactive works throughout the year by […]
Cumberland Council seeking civils and construction contractors on £210m framework
Cumberland Council has issued a tender notice for its Capital Works (Construction) Framework, covering the period from September 2025 to September 2029. With an anticipated maximum total value of £175M excluding VAT (£210M with VAT), the framework is designed to streamline and effectively manage a diverse range of construction and civil engineering projects across the […]
Cumberland Council demands respect for road closures after staff member injured
Cumberland Council is urging drivers to exercise caution and respect road closure signs following an incident during the improvement works at Sebergham Bridge. The council has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on reckless and abusive behaviour towards its staff after a council highways team member was struck by a HGV wagon, when a driver ignored clearly […]
Whitehaven active travel improvements set to start
The first phase of works on a project to improve cycling, walking and wheeling infrastructure in Whitehaven will get underway this week. Cumberland Council was awarded funding from the Government’s Active Travel Fund to deliver the work on Route 14 of the Whitehaven Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) through the South Whitehaven area. […]
Cumberland Council award £55 million resurfacing contract to local firm
Cumberland Council has announced a three-year contract with local firm, DSD Construction Limited, valued up to £55 million. After inviting bids through the electronic procurement portal, The Chest the council awarded this substantial project to local company, DSD Construction Limited, a family-owned business rooted in Carlisle since its establishment in 1993. The comprehensive resurfacing program […]