Workington town centre has seen significant investment in recent years, with more improvements still underway. It continues to have a strong mix of shops, businesses and services – but, like high streets across the country, it is also changing.
Shopping habits have changed, some familiar names have disappeared and there are empty units that we need to bring back into use. At the same time, there are opportunities to think differently about what we want our town centre to offer in the years ahead.
I want local people to help shape that conversation.
What would make you visit Workington town centre more often? What shops, restaurants, leisure facilities or services would you like to see? What should we do with empty buildings? Could we make more of markets, events, culture and entertainment? And what already works well that we need to protect and build on?
We shouldn’t talk Workington down. There is a lot to be positive about and substantial investment has already gone into the town. But we also shouldn’t be complacent about the challenges facing the high street.
Over the months ahead, I’ll be working closely with Cumberland Council, local businesses and other partners on the future of Workington town centre. I want the views and ideas of the people who live, work and shop here to be part of that work.
Please take a few minutes to complete my survey and tell me what you would like the future of Workington town centre to look like.
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