Economic regeneration

Cumberland Council is launching a new grants scheme to help transform King Street in Whitehaven. Empty and dilapidated premises that cause an eyesore for the town centre have been identified as a key issue to tackle. The new Building Improvement Grants will support bringing vacant units back into use and improve the appearance of occupied properties.

The chance to have your say on how Carlisle should develop in the future has been launched today (Wednesday 21 January).

Cumberland Council is building on the success of recent regeneration projects in Devonshire Street, Greenmarket, and Market Square by starting the next phase of improvements in Carlisle city centre.

Cumberland Council is advising residents that, from Tuesday 13 January at 10am, Carlisle Library will operate a limited reception service only, accessible via Level 3 of The Lanes car park.

The next phase of the Start With The Park project is set to take off, as Cumberland Council announces that construction of the brand new skatepark at Hammond’s Pond will begin next week (w/c 12 January).

Plans for two new high-quality industrial buildings for the iSH Enterprise Campus in Cleator Moor have been submitted for planning approval.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce that Carlisle Library will reopen a temporary library service during the week commencing 15 December 2025.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce that Network Rail has secured £13.504 million from the Department for Transport to support delivery of the Carlisle Station Gateway Project.

The results of the Carlisle Business Improvement District ballot have been announced today (Friday 28 November) following a 28-day postal ballot - run between 31 October to 27 November 2025.

As part of the Workington Gateway Project, Cumberland Council is creating a unique piece of public art for the new mini park at Ramsay Brow.