Thomas Armstrong to build £4.5m Whitehaven coastal activities centre

The day before the big announcement, Carmody Groarke's Windermere Jetty Museum in Cumbria is still considered a strong contender to claim the award, according to bookmakers William Hill.

Architectural and landscape designers are wanted to turn the area around the Cumbria coastal lagoon into an inspirational attraction.

Architects were invited to design a new greenway and park that will become the centrepiece of the 10,000-home village near Carlisle.

Four projects in Cumbria, Manchester and Liverpool were among the 54 developments to earn the coveted and prestigious honour.

The University of Cumbria is looking for a design and build services company to transform the Citadel buildings into a 148,500 sq ft city centre campus.

Eight projects in Manchester, Liverpool and Cumbria earned the prestigious honour, which is decided by a jury of experts.

Carlisle City Council is scouting for companies to sketch plans for a public green space that would form the centrepiece of the 10,000-home garden village.

Main contractor Caddick Construction has finished the £5m project off Junction 35 of the M6, which also includes workshops, offices and an MOT testing facility.

The funds to upgrade and improve the rail station’s facilities and environment come from the £450m Borderland Inclusive Growth Deal.