Cumberland Council is reminding residents and businesses that they still have time to have their say on the development plans for Devonshire Street and English Street in Carlisle.
The schemes, funded by the UK Government’s Future High Street Fund and Town Deal Fund, aim to improve the space for the local community and businesses on Devonshire Street and English Street.
The proposed plans include more outdoor seating, street furniture, benches, cycle parking, trees, and plants. The projects aim to create a high quality, welcoming environment, with more spaces for people to walk and spend time sitting outdoors.
Devonshire Street and English Street will continue to provide vehicle access.
With nearby regeneration projects at Carlisle Station and the University of Cumbria’s new Citadels Campus, more than £80 million of public funding is being invested in Carlisle city centre. This aims to maximise the area’s potential, diversify the offer, increase footfall and attract and retain more people at the heart of the city.
The council is reminding people that the consultation continues until Saturday 1 July, and people can have their thoughts by accessing the website, or paper-based surveys can be collected at the reception at Cumberland Council, Cumbria House, Bothchergate, Carlisle.
Cumberland Councillor Denise Rollo, Executive Member for Sustainable, Resilient and Connected Places, said:
“The proposed plans for Devonshire Street and English Street have been designed to enhance the area and create a more vibrant and welcoming environment. This initiative has already received positive feedback from both businesses and residents who attended the face-to-face events.
“Cumberland Council values the opinions and feedback of the community and is eager to hear what people have to say regarding the proposed plans. To ensure that everyone has an opportunity to provide feedback the online survey will remain open until Saturday 1 July, and it only takes five minutes to complete”.
For more information about the proposals please visit the Cumberland Council website, for any queries please email CarlisleProjects@cumberland.gov.uk.