Economic regeneration

Cumberland Council is inviting residents, businesses and visitors to attend a drop-in session to learn more about the upcoming Workington Wayfinding Project.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce that Carlisle Library will reopen on Tuesday 4 August, welcoming residents back to a transformed space designed for learning, creativity and community connection.

Plans for a multimillion-pound industrial hub, located at the heart of the Leconfield Estate in Cleator Moor, have been approved.

Engagement events will get underway this week on the draft Carlisle Masterplan.

Ground investigation surveys are underway at the Cumberland Sports Village site in Workington - marking an important step in the development.

Cumberland Council has published an updated timetable for the preparation of its new Local Plan, alongside a formal Notice to Commence Plan Making, in line with updated government regulations introduced earlier this year.

Residents and businesses are being encouraged to have their say on the next phase of the Connected Cleator Moor project.

The opportunity to have a say on Carlisle’s long-term future is available from today (Monday 29 June).

Cumberland Council is delighted to share that major improvements to Workington town centre are nearing completion, marking a significant milestone in the town’s ongoing transformation.

The Edge, Cumbria’s Coastal Activities Centre in Whitehaven, has received its first major accolade after winning at the prestigious North West Awards for Planning Excellence 2026.