Floods latest news : Cumbria County Council

Latest flood updates on News in Cumbria

Please note: as of 29/06/2010 these remain the latest updates
29/06/2010 - Cockermouth Station to fully reopen on 29/06/10
24/06/2010 - Unsung flood heroes saluted with top tourism award
21/06/2010 - National and Local Success for Cumbria’s Special Constables
15/06/2010 - Plans submitted for new Cockermouth community hospital
14/06/2010 - CumbriaCommunity Memorial Fund & Copeland Tragedy Fund
10/06/2010 - Cumbria Community Memorial Fund
28/05/2010 - Money Keeps Coming in... and going out – Cumbria Flood Recovery Fund
19/05/2010 - Cumbria flood recovery - six months on
06/05/2010 - NFU Employs special advisor to help flood affected Cumbrian farmers
28/04/2010 - Flood fund announces final date for travel related claims
26/03/2010 - The Prince of Wales to visit Cumbrian flood businesses
25/03/2010 - Transport minister praises Cumbrian flood recovery effort
24/02/2010 - New taxi regulations at Barker Crossing
18/02/2010 - Council drops parking charges in favour of repairing flood-damaged bridges
17/02/2010 - Twitter is tweeting about temporary bridge build
17/02/2010 - Stair bridge re-opens
16/02/2010 - A TV first for Cumbria Tourism
16/02/2010 - Dangerous road users targeted by Cockermouth Police
16/02/2010 - Environment Agency - Frequently Asked Questions
16/02/2010 - Emergency Works to Reinstate Flood Protection - Environment Agency
09/02/2010 - Farmers get free help to clean agricultural land of flood debris
09/02/2010 - Cockermouth flood repair roadworks
08/02/2010 - Work begins on new Workington bridge
08/02/2010 - Announcement on new temporary road bridge for Workington
04/02/2010 - Concert for Cumbria hailed a success
03/02/2010 - Central and Local Government work together to helping Cumbrian communities recover
28/01/2010 - Flood Recovery Grant offers top £570,000
28/01/2010 - Concert for Cumbria is a sell-out success
25/01/2010 - Flood affected households entitled to financial and other support
25/01/2010 - Flood recovery could help job creation scheme for young people and assist businesses
25/01/2010 - Text service for flood affected locals in west Cumbria
18/01/2010 - Bus changes at Barker Crossing
14/01/2010 - Port of Workington fully operational again after successful dredging operation
13/01/2010 - Three shortlisted for temporary bridge contract
12/01/2010 - A Concert for Cumbria
07/01/2010 - Contractors step forward to build fast-track temporary road bridge for Workington
05/01/2010 - Cash help for young people hit by Cumbrian floods
23/12/2009 - Road improvements for Barrow town centre
23/12/2009 - Bridge re-opens to pedestrians
22/12/2009 - Southwaite bridge re-opens
18/12/2009 - Latest bridge and road update
16/12/2009 - Repairs for flood damaged road
16/12/2009 - County council and Department for Transport confirm Workington temporary road bridge plans
16/12/2009 - Border bridge re-opens
07/12/2009 - Call for proud Cumbrians to become the county's ambassadors and aid flood recovery
07/12/2009 - Bridge and road closure update (December 7, 1.30pm)
07/12/2009 - Workington communities reconnected by new bridge named in tribute to hero PC
04/12/2009 - New traffic controls to be introduced around Workington footbridge
04/12/2009 - New temporary footbridge to be opened in Workington
04/12/2009 - Rural Recovery Group - help to flood hit Cumbrian farmers
03/12/2009 - Cockermouth skip removal
03/12/2009 - Travel advice and public transport update
02/12/2009 - Cockermouth band records charity track to raise funds for Cumbria Flood Appeal
01/12/2009 - Flood recovery charity hits a million
01/12/2009 - Update on construction of new Workington footbridge
30/11/2009 - Visual checks complete on Cumbrian bridges
30/11/2009 - Cumbria bridge and road update (November 30 9.45am)
27/11/2009 - Cumbria travel update - 5.45pm
27/11/2009 - Emergency household waste centre for Cockermouth
27/11/2009 - Flood recovery tradesmen warned against 'approved list' scam
27/11/2009 - Police issue bridge warning to Workington revellers
27/11/2009 - Cumbria floods update 09:15am: Flood recovery effort makes huge strides in getting Cumbria back to normal
27/11/2009 - HRH Prince of Wales to switch on Cumbria town’s Christmas lights
26/11/2009 - Fire safe opportunities for residents hit by flooding
26/11/2009 - Military to install temporary footbridge in Workington
26/11/2009 - Flood recovery donations hit half a million
26/11/2009 - Road and bridge closures 11.30am
25/11/2009 - Council meetings and neighbourhood forums
25/11/2009 - Libraries in Cumbria ride out the storm
25/11/2009 - Letter of thanks from PC Bill Barker's daughter, Emma
25/11/2009 - Potential loss of communications in the event of a collapse of Calva Bridge
25/11/2009 - Business as Usual for MRTs in Cumbria
25/11/2009 - Road and bridge update 12:45
24/11/2009 - School closures tomorrow
24/11/2009 - Casualty Bureau closes
24/11/2009 - Floods update 4pm
24/11/2009 - Police appeal to fell-walkers
24/11/2009 - Flood update - Road and bridge closures
24/11/2009 - Schools in Cumbria - flooding update - School closures
24/11/2009 - Policing Standards Remain High Across West Cumbria
23/11/2009 - Floods update 21:35
23/11/2009 - Flood recovery operation underway
23/11/2009 - School closures tommorrow 24/11/09 - School closures
23/11/2009 - Road and bridge closures - further update Monday 23 November
23/11/2009 - Contractors accessing Cockermouth
23/11/2009 - Dealing with builders after the floods
23/11/2009 - Cumbria Flood Bulletin 1 (pdf)
23/11/2009 - Riverside Road closed due to subsidance
23/11/2009 - Cumbria Police Federation Set Up Fund for the family of PC Barker
23/11/2009 - Press release from Cumbria Police Authority
23/11/2009 - Highways update 12:35
23/11/2009 - Latest school closures in Cumbria for Monday 23 November due to flooding
22/11/2009 - Chief Constable visits PC Barker's family
22/11/2009 - Service closures for Monday 23rd November - School closures
22/11/2009 - Roads update 18:30
22/11/2009 - Flood update 18:30
22/11/2009 - Floods - Vehicle damage
22/11/2009 - Local Government Minister Rosie Winterton pays tribute to flood recovery efforts during visit to Cumbria
22/11/2009 - Flooding update - Papcastle bridge now open
22/11/2009 - Flooding update - Casualty bureau
22/11/2009 - Flood update 11:00
22/11/2009 - Floods - Multi-agency update 01:25
22/11/2009 - Update on Calva Bridge, Workington
22/11/2009 - Multi-agency update 00:01
21/11/2009 - Roads Update 22:30
21/11/2009 - Allerdale Borough Council pledges £25,000 to flood recovery fund
21/11/2009 - Road and bridge closures 17:20
21/11/2009 - Flooding Update 16:45pm
21/11/2009 - BRIDGE UPDATE - A595 Papcastle shuts
21/11/2009 - Workington bridge and footbridge deemed unsafe
21/11/2009 - Flooding Update 3pm
21/11/2009 - Traffic update
21/11/2009 - Bogus workmen flood help warning
21/11/2009 - Update on bridge inspections
21/11/2009 - Flooding Update - 11.30am - 21 November
21/11/2009 - County leader calls on Prime Minister for help to get Cumbria back to normal
21/11/2009 - £50,000 pledge to welfare fund
21/11/2009 - Flooding Update - 7.15am - 21 November
20/11/2009 - Flooding Update - 6pm - 20 November
20/11/2009 - Council leaders pay tribute to PC Bill Barker
20/11/2009 - Family offer moving tribute to PC Bill Barker
20/11/2009 - Emergency services flooding update 15:50
20/11/2009 - Body found confirmed as PC Bill Barker
20/11/2009 - Floods - Cockermouth main street warning
20/11/2009 - Flooding Update - 2pm - 20 November
20/11/2009 - Missing PC Named
20/11/2009 - Flooding Update - 12 Noon
20/11/2009 - Floods update from Cumbria Police 07:30
20/11/2009 - 07:15 Bridge warnings
20/11/2009 - Emergency Services Flooding Update - 09:45
20/11/2009 - Floods latest - schools closed
19/11/2009 - Road Closures
19/11/2009 - Flooding update - schools closed in Cumbria
18/11/2009 - Flood warning and how to keep safe