Story appoints Cook as non-exec director

Blackpool, Barrow-in-Furness and Warrington are among the first seven locations to have funding bids accepted as part of the Government’s much-vaunted levelling-up programme.

The freehold of the zoo, spanning around 38 acres in Lindal-in-Furness in Cumbria, is being marketed for sale by consultancy Savills following an expansion project over the last decade.

This year will see fresh services launched including a development map to complement news stories and branded content production for partners.

The multidisciplinary consultant has taken a 2,000 sq ft office at Kendal’s K Village, relocating its Cumbria team led by director Andy Roberts.

Bury firm Knight Kavanagh & Page has landed the contract to carry out an open space and protected green space assessment for Copeland Council, which will inform the borough’s Local Plan.

Morgan Sindall is among the four companies named as preferred partners for a £4.5bn, 20-year programme.

Occupier Pennine Flooring has moved into a 7,500 sq ft unit on the Kingmoor Park Enterprise Zone near Carlisle.

The law firm has added two solicitors to its commercial property team in the Lancaster and South Lakes area.

Winterbottom’s Schoolwear has taken a 25,000 sq ft warehouse at Kingmoor Park, Carlisle, as it relocates its storage and distribution operations from Accrington.