Millom was successful in securing £20.6 million from the Government’s Town Deal fund to deliver transformational projects supporting opportunities in the tourism, leisure, arts and culture sectors.
One of the key projects, the ‘Iron Line’ that will transforming the existing Hodbarrow RSPB Reserve and former railway line into a unique 7.5km walking and cycling route. In addition to the creation of a fully accessible route, the project will also deliver a new visitors centre will act as a base for visitors, schools, and community groups. The aim is to improve the health, wellbeing of the local community while also attracting visitors and supporting the local economy.
We are also delivering a project to improve community health proposals that includes a multi-purpose community and leisure hub that will include a swimming pool and 3G pitch. We are also investing in in outdoor amenity space and parks across the town.