Egremont consultation today - have your say on possible town improvements

The opportunity to learn more about new plans for Egremont will be available at a public engagement event on today (Tuesday 10 December,) between 2pm and 7pm, at Egremont Market Hall.

Three Egremont projects are being developed to support a £3 million bid for Borderlands Inclusive Growth Funding. They will support the town’s health, economy and reputation as a destination town.

The event is a chance for local residents and businesses to take a closer look at the schemes and provide feedback on the projects.

The projects have been developed by a Town Team made up of representatives from the community.

The three schemes currently proposed are:

  • Redevelopment of the former Red Lion site

This project will see the redevelopment of this vacant town centre site to provide a new public space. The proposal could create new ‘buildings’ on-site, offering pop-up vendor locations, play/gym equipment, maker spaces and landscaping.

  • Development of Florence Arts Centre

This project will develop the cultural and heritage offer at the centre and involve both construction and landscaping works to improve access and increase opportunities for the community, artists and creative groups to use the space, whilst also incorporating green technologies.

  • Connecting Egremont

This project will develop new signage and information boards to support the development of a Town Trail, promoting the town’s key attractions. It will also consider electric vehicle charging points, campervan spaces and additional cycle parking, to encourage visitors and residents to stay longer in the town centre. 


Place plans are also being developed for other areas in Cumberland including Wigton and Longtown.

An online survey will also be available between Tuesday 10 December and Wednesday 8 January at www.cumberland.gov.uk/have-your-say

The Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal was signed in March 2021 under the previous Conservative government. The £350 million investment in the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, from the UK and Scottish Governments, is made up of £150 million for Scotland (£85 million from the Scottish Government and £65 million from the UK Government) and up to £200 million for England from the UK Government. This will be supported by over £100million of funding from local partners.

The Borderlands Partnership is made up of Cumberland Council, Dumfries and Galloway Council, Northumberland County Council, Scottish Borders Council, and Westmorland and Furness Council.

For more information on the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal and the programmes and projects the Deal aims to deliver visit www.borderlandsgrowth.com

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