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Our Action Plan for Cumbria

From investing in the infrastructure Cumbria needs to boosting the health of the county’s rivers, we’re playing our part in building a stronger Cumbria. We’re out every day and night, 24/7, 365 days a year, rolling up our sleeves and getting stuck in to deliver our Action Plan for Cumbria.

Building the infrastructure Cumbria needs - now and for the future

Working to improve river health

Capturing rainwater to reduce pressure on Cumbria’s sewers

Boosting biodiversity and protecting our environment

Championing local communities and projects

Giving financial support to those who need it most

Creating new jobs and opportunities

Delivering great quality water

Creating new jobs and opportunities

We know that a stronger Cumbria has great opportunities for every generation.

So, from engineers to scientists, we're employing more than 600 people across the county - and are creating new skilled green jobs for the future too. We're also backing local businesses, helping them to create even more opportunities in Cumbria.

  • Providing a wide range of skilled jobs opportunities for all levels
  • Future fit green jobs like River Rangers
  • Entry level apprenticeships – with competitive salaries, state-of-the-art training facilities, and
  • Dedicated mentors and managers supporting you every step of the way

Our plan in action

See some of the latest projects we’re working on as part of our Action Plan for Cumbria:

Naomi’s vision for waterways

Starting as a graduate Naomi is now leading the way in Cumbria

Live your future

Varied opportunities for apprentices and graduates

Jobs boost for Cumbria

600 jobs to be created in Cumbria

Important Notice

Heavy rainfall and sewer flooding

Heavy rainfall across the North West may be causing flooding in some parts of the region. Our teams are out working hard across the region helping our customers who have experienced sewer flooding in their homes.

If you’re experiencing flooding from a road or footpath and there is no evidence of sewage (toilet paper etc.) please report this to your local council, who are responsible for highways drainage flooding.

Please be aware that our phone lines are much busier than normal, take a look at our flooding page for further advice on what to do if you’re affected by flooding.

Heavy rainfall across the North West may be causing flooding in some parts of the region. Our teams are out working hard across the region helping our customers who have experienced sewer flooding in their homes.

Flooding advice

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