Latest news

The Cumberland Cobbler Cycle Event - 4th June 2023

As part of this year’s Solway Coast Cycle Festival, organised by our tourism colleagues, there will be a new road race.  The cycle race has been organised by Carlisle Cycling Association with support from British Cycling and will be held in Silloth town centre over…

Top up your immunity this spring

A spring booster dose is being offered to: adults aged 75 years and over residents in a care home for older adults individuals aged 5 years and over who are immunosuppressed Those eligible can book their vaccination on the National Booking Service or NHS App. The last date…

Reminder on school transport applications.......

If your child is going to primary or secondary school this September, we provide free school transport for pupils who live more than two miles away (up to 8 years old) or three miles away (aged 8 years old and over). The deadline for online…

Scenic Shuttle Buses Return for the Summer Season

Two new shuttle buses return this summer to provide an alternative and sustainable way to get to some of our most popular destinations - Buttermere and Wasdale.  The Buttermere Shuttle Bus This runs from Cockermouth Main Street to Buttermere via Lorton every Saturday, Sunday and…

Sign up to receive the SEND Partnership Latest Newsletter

Sign up for Newsletters to keep up to date with Cumbria's Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Continuous Improvement Plan We anticipate publishing an update e-newsletter about once every 6 weeks, with additional updates and alerts when relevant. Send any feedback or questions to stephanie.campbell@cumbria.gov.uk

Your New Families Information/SEND Local Offer Sites

On 1 April 2023 local government in Cumbria changed. The six district councils and Cumbria County Council were replaced by two new unitary authorities and a fire and rescue service; Cumberland Council, Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service. Please choose one…

Local Government Reorganisation Update for Cumbria SENDIAS Service

On the 1 of April 2023 the Local Government Reorganisation will come into effect, and Cumbria County Council as well as the 6 district councils will be replaced by two new unitary authorities. These new unitary authorities are Cumberland Council (formerly Carlisle, Allerdale and Copeland areas)…

North West SEND Regional Network Newsletters

If there are particular areas of work or themes that you would like support with, activities or events then do let us know.  We would also welcome any good news you have to share, or challenges you'd like to work with others to find solutions…

Sign up for the Council for Disabled Children Newsletters and Resources

News and Opinions All the latest news from across the SEND sector alongside expert comment and stories from the ground. News, blogs, resources, events and more....... Sign up to receive their newsletters

0 to 19 Child and Family Support Service Newsletters

Supporting children and families in Allerdale, Barrow, Carlisle and Copeland and Eden. Download         Allerdale's latest Newsletter (PDF 393MB) Download         Barrow's latest Newsletter (PDF 1,546KB) Download         Carlisle's latest Newsletter (PDF 1,546KB) Download         Copeland's latest Newsletter…