Josh MacAlister MP has welcomed the launch of a £9.8 million regeneration programme for Egremont, describing it as “a major vote of confidence in the town’s future.”
The programme, led by Cumberland Council and the Egremont Town Team, will deliver a series of projects to revitalise the town centre, including bringing the long-derelict Red Lion site back into use and transforming Florence Arts Centre.
Josh has worked closely with local partners to support the programme and continues to press for further investment in West Cumbria.
Josh MacAlister MP said:
“This is fantastic news for Egremont and a real milestone after years of hard work by so many people. Cllr Sam Pollen and the Town Team, Cumberland Council, local businesses, Sellafield, community organisations and residents have come together with a clear vision for the future of the town, and it’s great to see that ambition now being backed with significant investment.
“Projects like bringing the Red Lion site back into use and investing in Florence Arts Centre will make a real difference to the look and feel of the town, while helping to attract more visitors, support local businesses and create opportunities for the future.
“I’ve been proud to work alongside local partners to help make the case for investment in Egremont, and I’ll keep fighting for more. Alongside the new masterplan for Whitehaven and regeneration already under way in Workington and Cleator Moor, this shows that West Cumbria is moving forward, with long-overdue investment beginning to reach our towns.”