Economic regeneration

Skateboard and scooter fans who were instrumental in the creation of Maryport’s new skatepark came together at the weekend (Saturday 11 January) to celebrate the results of their hard work.

A £3.3 million transformation of Carlisle Library is set to get underway later this month.

Construction work on the first of the four Millom Town Deal’s project is now underway.

Plans have been submitted for a new public car park and square to the south of the station.

The transformation of Maryport Activity Centre is almost complete and it will reopen to the public in January 2025.

A new pirate-themed adventure play area is about to open to young – and young at heart – visitors in Maryport.

Construction work on the first of the four Millom Town Deal’s project will get underway in early January.

Work to remove the RAAC panels from The Sands Centre auditorium roof has taken another step forward, with the help of a 130-tonne crane working at a height of 14 metres above ground level.

Residents, businesses, organisations and visitors are being encouraged to take part in new surveys being conducted by Cumberland Council to understand people’s use of and views on local car parks.

With unprecedented levels of investment into digital infrastructure across Cumbria of over £400m between commercial and public funded programmes, there has never been a better time for businesses to check the upgrade options available to them in order to reap the benefits of improved connectivity.