Economic regeneration

Cumberland Council’s commitment to improving Hammond’s Pond continues to gather pace, with several exciting updates now moving forward as part of the regeneration scheme.

Works to revitalise The Market Hall and the Eden Centre in Carlisle are progressing well, with building owners Cumberland Council and new leaseholders Bearmont Group continuing to hold positive discussions.

Restoration work at Millom’s historic Old Bank is progressing at pace, marking a major step in the town’s wider regeneration programme.

Representatives from the Millom Town Deal Board have visited Millom Infants School as part of their ongoing engagement with local schools.

A new vision for transforming the Port of Workington into a bustling hub for energy production, manufacturing and logistics industries has been unveiled.

The creation of a new contemporary extension to one of Maryport’s landmark buildings is about to transform another part of the town centre.

Construction work on the new Innovation Centre in Workington has celebrated another important milestone - with a steel-signing taking place.

A consultation on a new draft development plan that will result in 10,000 new homes, new schools and employment sites being built in Carlisle will end next week.

Footfall in Maryport has risen by more than 35% compared to this time last year amid the town’s £12 million regeneration projects.

Cumberland Council is updating residents that the launch of the first phase of the Start with The Park project at Hammond’s Pond, Carlisle is to start.