Economic regeneration

The new Prom café in Maryport is ready to open its doors for food, drink and some of the best views in the county.

Cumberland Council has approved funding to move forward with the Iron Line project in Millom, marking a significant step in one of the Millom Town Deal’s ambitious regeneration initiatives

Construction work on the new leisure centre in Millom has celebrated another important milestone - with a steel-signing taking place (Thursday 11 September).

Cumberland Council is inviting residents and businesses to a Meet the Contractor event to hear first-hand about the exciting regeneration projects taking shape in Workington.

Cumberland Council is excited to announce that Carlisle Youth Zone (CYZ) has been awarded funding from the CSLR Trust, a community grant fund provided by principal contractor Galliford Try Infrastructure as part of the Carlisle Southern Link Road project.

Cumberland Council, in partnership with Active Cumbria, is proud to launch a series of new maps for Hammond’s Pond, Carlisle, designed to encourage walking and promote healthier lifestyles across the community.

An opportunity to have a say on how land in the Cumberland area can be developed in the future is now available. Cumberland Council is inviting comments on the first stage of a new Cumberland Local Plan. The Issues and Options consultation is a chance to tell the council about any of planning issues and opportunities in the Cumberland area.

Three property agents have been appointed to promote operator lease opportunities for two Millom Town Deal projects. New operators are being sought for the exciting new regeneration sites in the town.

Work has begun on transforming Carlisle’s historic Market Hall into a new food court as part of a wider effort to boost the city centre and support local businesses.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce the successful official opening of the new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) and Play Park at Hammond’s Pond, Carlisle.