Economic regeneration

Chat to us about the latest proposals to revitalise Wigton town centre

Improvement plans for Cleator Moor have moved forward with the planning approval of plans to create a new community hub.

Plans for two new high-quality industrial buildings for the iSH Enterprise Campus in Cleator Moor have been given the go-ahead.

Join us at events to find out about the latest Borderlands plans for Longtown

Cumberland Council has officially opened a new skatepark at Hammond’s Pond in Carlisle, marking another milestone in the city’s major regeneration programme, Start with the Park.

Work on a new Innovation Centre in Workington has been completed. The building has now been handed-over from Cumberland Council to Oxford Innovation Space who will fit-out the building in preparation for an opening in summer 2026.Morgan Sindall Construction was the main contractor for the project.

Millom’s new leisure facility—featuring a pool, sports hall, fitness studio and 3G pitch—is nearing completion and will be discussed at a stakeholder workshop on 16 April.

Cumberland Council has reached a major milestone in the Start with the Park project, as community partners came together to plant 200 new trees at Hammond’s Pond in late February.

A public drop-in event will be held in Whitehaven tomorrow (Tuesday 24 March) to give residents and businesses the opportunity to have their say on the town’s future.

As Cumbria prepares for the Easter season, local businesses are highlighting how essential strong digital connectivity is for tourism, rural enterprise and community life.