People are being invited to share their thoughts on plans for a new town centre wayfinding scheme in Workington.
Cumberland Council is holding a public drop-in session on the Workington Wayfinding Project at Workington Library on Thursday, July 23, from 2pm to 5pm.
Residents, business owners and visitors will be able to view proposed designs, ask questions and find out more about the project, which aims to make it easier for people to navigate the town centre.
The wayfinding project will include signs and information points designed to better connect shops, attractions, transport links and public spaces, helping people move around Workington more easily.
The project forms part of the wider Workington Town Center Public Realm and Connectivity Project, which is being delivered by local contractor Thomas Armstrong Ltd.
Council leaders say the improvements are intended to create a more attractive and pedestrian-friendly town centre, supporting businesses, encouraging people to spend more time in Workington and helping to attract further investment.
The scheme is one of a number of regeneration projects being delivered through more than £33 million of Government funding secured for the town.
Projects already underway or planned include:
- A new Innovation Centre
- A Digital Accelerator Hub
- Improvements to the Port of Workington Logistics and Energy Hub
- New cycle-ways
- Enhancements to Hall Park
- The Cumberland Sports Village development
Michael Barry, Cumberland Council’s assistant director of thriving places, said: “The Wayfinding project is all about making it easier for people to explore and enjoy Workington, whether they are visiting the town for the first time or are regular users of the town centre.
“The new signs and information points will help people find key destinations, attractions, transport links and public spaces more easily, while also encouraging people to spend more time in the town and discover everything Workington has to offer.
“This drop-in session is an opportunity for residents, businesses and visitors to see the proposed designs, find out more about how the scheme will work and speak directly to the project team.
“I would encourage anyone interested in the future of Workington to come along, take a look at the plans and share their views.”
More information about the scheme is available on the Cumberland Council website.
