Commissioner David Allen visited Alston on Monday 3 March 2025 to patrol with Police and meet with residents to discuss local concerns around policing and fire.

Commissioner David Allen met with local residents of Cockermouth and the surrounding area to listen to their views and concerns on Cumbria Constabulary and Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service.

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service celebrated the reopening of the Lazonby’s fire station following a fire that tore through the upper floor of the building in February 2024.