Workington Town chairman Graeme Peers says the support of main sponsor Fibrus Broadband has been “instrumental” in the club’s recent resurgence, helping to steady finances, grow community programmes and expand […]
Category: Regeneration
Futurologist predicts a bright future for Cumbria
Rural counties like Cumbria have a bright future, according to a report released today by one of the UK’s leading Altnet brands, Fibrus. ‘The Future of Rural Communities’ report challenges […]
Carlisle businesses back plans for new BID
More than 100 business representatives packed into Tullie on Tuesday night to hear plans for a new Business Improvement District (BID) that aims to unite Carlisle’s businesses and boost the city’s profile as the Great […]
Businesses show backing for Carlisle BID
Businesses in Carlisle are rallying behind plans to set up a Business Improvement District (BID) for the city. A steering group has been working together for months as ‘The Great […]
Decision to be made on future of Barrow town centre scheme
Councillors will be asked to consider whether to back a bolder and more ambitious transformation of Barrow town centre next week. Extra funding made available through Team Barrow means significantly […]
Multi-million pound grant to give massive boost to town’s cultural, community and business sectors
Penrith’s cultural, community and business sectors are set for a seismic boost after confirmation of a multi-million pound grant. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has approved £7.09m […]
Progress at 800-home waterfront site showcased
Progress towards delivering on the vision for a vibrant new community of hundreds of new homes in the heart of Barrow has been showcased during a visit to mark a […]
Funding for multi-million pound town centre scheme confirmed
Millions of pounds worth of government support for transformational projects to improve Kendal town centre have been confirmed following 12 months of uncertainty. The award of up to £13,476,700 will […]
Cabinet set to make decision on Marina Village remediation contract
Westmorland and Furness Cabinet members are to decide on Tuesday (21 January) whether to approve the award of the construction contract for the remediation of the Phase 2 Marina Village […]
Barrow Housing Regeneration: Key Developments in Marina Village
Clearance work is taking place on the Marina Village housing development in Barrow ahead of phase two of remediation of the site. Vegetation and general clearance are being carried out […]
Major milestone reached in Windermere Gateway project
A major milestone has been reached in the journey towards establishing a transformational new gateway for Windermere and the Lake District. Led by a partnership between the National Trust, the […]
Progress on Barrow Town Centre Regeneration Scheme set to accelerate
Work is due to accelerate in the new year on the multi million-pound Barrow Town Centre Regeneration Scheme. Procurement and tendering is being completed on key parts of the Westmorland […]
Festive bonanza at Barrow Market before multi-million pound regeneration picks up pace in new year
Christmas is coming with a host of events lined up in and around Barrow Indoor Market to spread joy and showcase all the brilliant traders offering a wide range of […]
Heart of Kendal project to receive £13.5million from Levelling Up Fund
Transformational projects to improve Kendal town centre have been given a £13.5million cash boost. The Heart of Kendal project, which includes town centre regeneration schemes and improvements to connectivity along […]
Invitation to tender issued for key Town Deal project
An invitation to tender is to be opened this week in relation to the development of a project to create a new leisure facility in Cleator Moor. Healthy Town is […]
Planning application submitted for new arts and enterprise centre
Planning permission is being sought to transform a former bank into a new arts and enterprise centre for the community of Millom. The proposal would see work get underway at […]
Planning permission sought for Millom’s Iron Line project
Planning permission is being sought to create a new welcome building, walkways and art installations as part of a project to sensitively transform a popular nature reserve. The Iron Line […]
Planning permission submitted for Creative Music Hub in Whitehaven
Plans have been put forward to Cumberland Council for the development of a derelict warehouse building in Whitehaven town centre. Social impact property developers BEC have submitted plans for The […]