Neighbourhood Forums are an opportunity for you to get involved in issues affecting your area, and to get information about local services. How could things be improved? You can talk to decision makers and local residents, and raise your own ideas for community improvement.
Get active and join a local sports club. Cumbria Sports Partnership have developed this handy club finder, just type in your postcode and you can see what is available locally.
Cumbria is a fascinating county with a rich history. We've selected some of the best online resources available to help you become familiar with your community.
At local level there are hundreds of town and parish councils operating across the county. The Cumbria Association of Local Councils (CALC) website lists member councils.
Cumbria County Council was formed in 1974 as a result of local government reorganisation. The Council is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 17,000 staff spread across a diverse environment.
Find out more about Cumbria in this very useful website. The Cumbria Intelligence Observatory is the product of a partnership between key public sector organisations with a role in Cumbrian life.
This online Definitive Map has Rights of Way for the County including changes made since 1976. Click on the link to visit an interactive version. You can also review the map in print at selected libraries.
