Regenerating Towns in Allerdale
Overview of the Borough
Allerdale comprises of three physically and economically
distinct areas, which create a diversity of interests contributing
to the cultural wealth of the region:
1. The urbanised west-coast triangle of Cockermouth, Maryport
and Workington, which accounts for nearly two-thirds of the
population.
2. The Lake District National Park incorporating seven major
lakes and the market town of Keswick to the east.
3. The Solway Coast and Plain incorporating an Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty and the market towns of Aspatria,
Silloth and Wigton.
This section provides information on each with reference to the
work that is taking place to regenerate them through community-led
partnerships.
The Workington section gives an overview of the latest
developments regarding the town centre redevelopment.
Physical regeneration has also taken place at Moorclose, Westfield and Northside.
This section gives an overview of the background and
activities of the North Allerdale Development Trust. The
Trust is made up of representatives from the towns of
Aspatria, Silloth and Wigton. There are also links to the towns'
homepages, where information can be found on local services,
facilities and events.
This section gives an overview of the activities of
the Cockermouth Partnership, which was established in 2000,
but is now disbanded. There is also a link to the town's website:
www.cockermouth.org.uk
This section gives an overview of the Keswick and the
'Derwent Seven' action group. The section also contains links
to the town's two websites: www.keswick.org and www.keswickplus.co.uk
Maryport
Maryport is benefitting from The Maryport
Townscape Heritage Initiative to revitalise the historic core
of the town.