Economic regeneration

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.

Plans are being made for the future of Maryport’s former Carlton cinema which will place this prominent venue firmly at the heart of its community.

Cumberland Council has launched a £2.17 million land remediation project at the Caldew Riverside site, paving the way for new homes and economic growth in Carlisle city centre.

Cumberland Council is delighted to announce a series of exciting developments at Hammond’s Pond, these improvements aim to promote health, inclusivity, and active lifestyles by enhancing the space for families, children, and young people across Carlisle.

Cumberland Council is inviting residents and businesses to take part in a short survey that will help shape the future of Carlisle.

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.