One of the attractive features of the town centre is the Washington Street frontage. It is proposed to create a new public space, utilising these building frontages, which will act as a connecting space between the new development and Old Workington. It is envisaged that the entire square would be resurfaced with a quality paving material to include Washington Street and the footpaths. Bollards and street furniture would separate pedestrians from moving traffic in order to maintain safety.

The entire area would be transformed into a square through which traffic passes, rather than a road with footpaths, similar to many continental towns and cities. It is anticipated that this area will become a centre for cafes and restaurants.

It is essential that the new development be integrated as fully as possible with Murray Road and the bus station. An eye-catching canopy is being considered to provide a gateway between the two areas, along with bold signage and landscaping.

The basis of the scheme is a network of pedestrianised streets linking Murray Road with Washington Street and Pow Street with Jane Street. The aim is to provide traditional streets with unique features, in common with the street patterns of Old Workington. At the heart of the scheme will be a covered meeting area, which will have curved frontages of differing scales to create a focal point. The area will have seating and it is hoped that the area will become a prominent location for the provision of community art and street entertainment. A range of different sized retail units with different configurations will be provided, on a combination of single and two storey levels. Although the main objective of the new development is to provide retail units and the environment to attract the major high-street chains, it is recognised that a variety of smaller units are vital to the success of a town centre as they meet the requirements of local independent retailers