It’s been a harsh winter for Cumbria with some very extreme weather. From the floods in November to the ice and snow of December and January, day to day life for many people in our county has been a struggle. Following the flooding the county council has been working hard to come up with solutions to the problems that our communities face. There’s been an impressive roll call of achievements and progress made but for many people this is far from over. Read more about what we’ve done so far and our plans for the future on page six. 

Cumbria did not escape lightly when the temperature dropped and the ice and snow arrived. The gritters stepped into action to keep Cumbria moving and you can find out more about how we deal with these treacherous conditions on page four. And throughout it all, the county council continues to provide a wide range of services, day in, day out. I hope this issue gives you an insight into just some of the work we do on your behalf. 

Enjoy your magazine.

Jim Buchanan
Leader of Cumbria County Council