Cumberland Council, in its commitment to public safety, organised a structural survey along Devonshire Street, Carlisle. The survey aimed to assess the condition of cellars, vaults, and arches within buildings beneath the light wells on the footway.
The findings of this survey have revealed that some of the underground spaces have deteriorated over time and are now in a poor condition. As such and in the interest of public safety, it is imperative that support measures are promptly implemented to secure these areas. This means that areas of the footway on Devonshire Street have been temporarily restricted.
Regrettably, this also affects access to the following businesses listed below. which means the footways have been temporarily closed in front of the following businesses:
- Nationwide
- Scott Duff & Co
- John Taylor
- Paradiso
- Greggs
- Santander
Barriers have been placed outside each of the mentioned properties on the footway, as indicated on the attached map. These barriers are in place to ensure the safety of the public by preventing access to the affected areas until the cellar areas have been properly supported. We ask the public or businesses not to move these barriers.
Cumberland Council is committed to working closely with the affected businesses, their occupiers, and building owners to resolve this matter efficiently and effectively. We extend our thanks to them and the public for their cooperation and understanding during this temporary inconvenience.
Further updates will be provided in due course.