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flag Carlisle officials moved forward with forming a new mayoral combined authority to access £333M in funding and improve regional services, pending final governance approval.

flag 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. flag The authority, set to become a mayoral combined authority, aims to boost regional influence, improve services, and access £333 million in government funding. flag While a single oversight committee was proposed, concerns emerged over scrutiny functions, prompting a delay in finalizing governance. flag The CCA’s formation follows prior agreements by Cumberland and Westmorland & Furness councils and the parliamentary laying of the Cumbria Combined Authority Order 2026.

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