Plans have been lodged to help get people moving in Cleator Moor.
Connected Town, part of the Cleator Town Deal, encourages more walking and cycling in and around Cleator Moor.
It is hoped the project will better connect Cleator Moor to employment, education and health provision beyond the town, while also enhance the perception and character of the town as an innovative and dynamic place to live, work and visit.
The project will also include improvements to:
- The B5295 from Mill Hill to its junction with Trumpet Road.
- The Town Square frontage.
- Link between the Health Centre and the Activity Centre.
- Access to the C2C from Cleator Moor.
- Leconfield Bridal Path.
More than 3.5km of walking and cycling routes will be enhanced as part of the project.
Cleator Moor Town Deal secured an award of £22.5m from the Government’s Towns Fund. Connected Town is one of four projects that make up the Cleator Moor Town Deal which has been allocated £6million.
Bob Metcalfe, chair of the Cleator Moor Town Deal Board, said: “Following engagement events with our community last year, we have drawn together a Connected Town project that will provide some great benefits for our local residents and businesses. The submission of planning approval is another important step forward for the Town Deal project.”
Subject to approval, the works aim to start in autumn/winter 2025 and be completed in autumn/winter 2026.
