Economic regeneration

Cumberland Council’s Call for Sites - a key stage in the development of its new Local Plan - continues and is still open for consultation Local Plans identify where there is the need for future development, where the opportunities are located and where there might be a need to restrict development.

Cumberland Council is reminding residents that Carlisle Library will be temporarily closed from Monday 3 November until mid-December as part of ongoing refurbishment works.

Cumberland Council is proud to announce that the Devonshire Street Regeneration in Carlisle has been named Small Project of the Year by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) North East & Cumbria region.

Improvement plans for Cleator Moor have moved forward with the submission of additional plans to create a new community hub. Revitalised Town, part of the Cleator Town Deal, aims to tackle the issue of underutilised buildings and improve the presentation and perception of Cleator Moor town centre, making the town more attractive to investors and providing skills and employment opportunities for local people.

Cumbria will have a new Mayor-led strategic authority, unlocking substantial additional powers and funding to drive economic regeneration across the county. At meetings today (14 October), both Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness Councils gave their final consent to the Government’s devolution proposals, paving the way for a new era of locally based decision making and opportunity.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce the next phase of improvements to Carlisle Library, part of the Carlisle Town Deal investment.

Carlisle is undergoing a major transformation. Cumberland Council is leading a series of regeneration projects that will revitalise the city centre and create a vibrant, modern environment for all.

Cumberland Council, working in partnership with National Highways, is delivering essential improvements on the A66 and A596 at Ramsay Brow and Hall Brow. These upgrades are designed to ease congestion and make journeys through Workington safer and smoother for everyone.

Cumberland Council is inviting residents to help shape the next exciting chapter for Hammond’s Pond, as part of the vibrant Start with the Park initiative.

A multi-million pound funding package has been secured for Egremont - and plans for how it could be spent go on display soon.