Economic regeneration

All pages relating to economic regeneration.

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Credit Stuart Walker. Caption: Leader of Cumberland Council, Cllr Mark Fryer and Cllr Deputy Leader of Cumberland Council, Cllr Emma Williamson in Whitehaven, following the successful completion of the Green Market and Duke Street project

Funding support to improve King Street, Whitehaven

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.
22 January 2026
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Skatepark plan

Work Ramps Up: New Skatepark Coming to Hammond’s Pond

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).
9 January 2026