People are being asked to have their say on the future of Carlisle’s Market Square.
A two-week public consultation begins on Friday at the tourist information centre for Carlisle City Council to show ideas on how Market Square and Greenmarket could look.
The authority and Cumbria County Council are working to deliver a reimagined public square that puts people first, prioritising pedestrian movement and encouraging residents, workers and visitors to stay longer in the city centre, they said, bringing new leisure and cultural uses to the heart of Carlisle.
Councillor Marilyn Bowman, portfolio holder for economy, enterprise and housing, said: “This is a further opportunity to have a say in the future of Market Square and the Greenmarket, so we encourage residents and businesses to get involved and give their comments. This is the second stage of consultation and views will help draw together the design for the areas.”
Staff will be on hand to answer any question on the following days and times:
- Friday 25 November: noon-3pm.
- Saturday 26 November: 11am-2pm.
- Thursday 1 December: 3pm-6pm.
- Friday 2 December: noon-3pm.
- Thursday 8 December: 3pm-6pm.
An online survey will also be available from Friday at www.carlisle.gov.uk/marketsquare
The public consultation runs until Friday December 9.
The project is part of a wider city centre plan which includes investment in the Citadel, Caldew Riverside and Carlisle Railway Station. Funding for this project is provided by the Government’s Future High Streets Fund. £2.7m is available to deliver the scheme with the aim to start work by March 2024.
