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Carlisle officials moved forward with forming a new mayoral combined authority to access £333M in funding and improve regional services, pending final governance approval.
On February 9, 2026, officials in Carlisle advanced plans for the Cumbria Combined Authority, agreeing on key budget principles and reviewing a draft constitution ahead of its expected legal launch by late February.
The authority, set to become a mayoral combined authority, aims to boost regional influence, improve services, and access £333 million in government funding.
While a single oversight committee was proposed, concerns emerged over scrutiny functions, prompting a delay in finalizing governance.
The CCA’s formation follows prior agreements by Cumberland and Westmorland & Furness councils and the parliamentary laying of the Cumbria Combined Authority Order 2026.
Los funcionarios de Carlisle avanzaron con la formación de una nueva autoridad municipal combinada para acceder a 333 millones de libras esterlinas en fondos y mejorar los servicios regionales, a la espera de la aprobación final de la gobernanza.