Work restarts on £5m Pooley Bridge
Preston-based contractor Eric Wright Group has restarted work to build a replacement bridge across the River Eamont in Cumbria, following a month-long break due to the pandemic.
Genesis Homes latest project consented in Copeland
The Penrith-based housebuilder has secured permission to build 55 homes at Rheda Park in Frizington near the Lake District National Park.
Kendal maps out town centre refresh
A regeneration strategy for the Cumbrian town earmarks 11 areas for redevelopment, including the Station Gateway, Blackhall Road and Gooseholme Park, to help secure its long-term future.
Cumbria Development Update | Summary, slides + photos
Devolution of power, the future of housing and the UK’s floods were hot topics at this Place North West event.
Carlisle modular office park takes shape
The first four containers have arrived at the 18,000 sq ft ModVillage due to open within Kingmoor Business Park in the spring.
Langdale Chase to undergo major refurbishment
The Daniel Thwaites-owned hotel, which overlooks Lake Windermere on a six-acre site, will close in April ahead of an extensive refurbishment which will cost between £6m and £15m and could take up to 18 months.
Housebuilders begin work on Barrow homes
Housebuilders Taylor Wimpey and Barratt Homes have started construction on 233 homes in Barrow.
Home Group targets summer start on £12m Carlisle housing
The Home Group is planning to put in an application this month for a 65-apartment extra care development at Lightfoot Drive, aiming to start on site in the summer and complete by spring 2022.
Work begins on Carlisle retail park
Caddick Construction has started on site at Chancerygate’s Gateway 44 retail park in Carlisle.
Government funding to progress Carlisle Garden Village
The 10,000-home St Cuthbert's Garden Village has been allocated a fresh wave of funding from the Government to go towards the delivery of the masterplan.
