Premcor reworks Keswick hotel project

Lancashire, Cheshire, Warrington and Cumbria pocketed a share of the £900m Government pot for projects deemed fit to boost the UK economy post-Covid-19, in addition to Greater Manchester's £54m and Liverpool City Region's £26m allocations.

The Penrith-based housebuilder closed its doors on Friday leaving 17 staff redundant after a proposed takeover of the firm fell through due to the impact of Covid-19. 

The authority has invited residents to have their say on the future of the market, including possibly relocating it from Market Place after it suffered from dwindling footfall and shut stalls before finally closing during the lockdown. 

Allerdale Council has approved the housebuilder’s plans to build a mix of houses and bungalows on the north-eastern edge of the Cumbrian town.

The Swan Hotel and Spa, on the banks of the River Leven in Newby Bridge, is to upgrade and grow its spa offering and create 30 more bedrooms, after secured funding for the project.

The county council intends to apply for grant funding from Homes England to build a link road that would facilitate the development of the 10,000-home community.

Copeland Council’s proposed £25m regeneration of the Cumbrian town took a step forward today with the submission of a bid to the Government’s Future High Street Fund.  

Details of a proposed overhaul of the West Cumbrian town have been revealed, including to bring into use the former Carlton cinema building, rejuvenate the Promenade and create an outdoor market and activities space in the town.