Economic regeneration

Cumberland Council has launched the Cumberland Economic Strategy, a bold and comprehensive plan designed to accelerate sustainable growth, attract new investment, and create high quality opportunities for residents and businesses across the region.

Cumberland Council has welcomed national recognition for contractors it has worked closely with on major regeneration and community projects across Carlisle and West Cumbria.

Nearly 1,000 residents have helped to choose a new name for Millom’s new flagship sports and leisure facility. The building, currently under construction on Salthouse Road, will officially be called Millom Leisure Centre following a community vote.

A local operator has been identified to take on the lease for a new Millom Town Deal project. Cumberland Council has confirmed that Samantha and Andrew Bowden will take on the lease for Millom’s former NatWest Bank now called The Old Bank and is putting in place the final formal arrangements.

An additional £4.5 million funding has been secured from the recently formed Cumbria Combined Authority to enhance the Cumberland Sports Village in Workington.

Plans to deliver major public realm improvements and a new 239 space car park as part of the Carlisle Station Gateway Project have been approved by Cumberland Council’s planning committee.

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