Cumberland Council is delighted to share that major improvements to Workington town centre are nearing completion, marking a significant milestone in the town’s ongoing transformation.
The Edge, Cumbria’s Coastal Activities Centre in Whitehaven, has received its first major accolade after winning at the prestigious North West Awards for Planning Excellence 2026.
An iconic Carlisle building is set to reopen after more than a decade, thanks to an innovative partnership bringing together Cumberland Council, Story Contracting, Story Homes, Carlisle College and Habitat for Humanity Great Britain.
Work is almost complete on Maryport’s former Carlton Cinema and the building is about to be handed over to the community organisation which will secure its future as a cultural and entertainment hub.
Cumbria has set out its ambitions to turn the global spotlight of the 2027 Tour de France into long-term economic gains, as it promoted a range of major development projects at a national investment conference.
Following the successful regeneration of Market Square and the Greenmarket and Devonshire Street in Carlisle, Cumberland Council is progressing with further targeted improvements to the top of English Street.
Cumberland Council is thanking local residents, businesses and community representatives who shared their views on potential Active Travel improvements in Carlisle, as the county prepares to play its part in major national and international cycling events.
