Work has begun to breathe new life into an historic mill in Cleator. Cleator Mills - a former flax mill, which played a significant role in the development of rights for women workers following a strike by the female workforce in 1915 - is to be given a new lease of life. The mills, which used to employ 600 people, will be developed into a business park, bringing employment and new jobs to the area. The developers, Mark Walker and Andy Ross of Genr8ed Limited, had managed the site for the previous owners for ten years and were given first option to buy the mill when it came up for sale.
Work has begun to breathe new life into an historic mill in Cleator. Cleator Mills - a former flax mill, which played a significant role in the development of rights for women workers following a strike by the female workforce in 1915 - is to be given a new lease of life. The mills, which used to employ 600 people, will be developed into a business park, bringing employment and new jobs to the area. The developers, Mark Walker and Andy Ross of Genr8ed Limited, had managed the site for the previous owners for ten years and were given first option to buy the mill when it came up for sale.
After a brief period of relief and joy, residents are disappointed to be fighting against a controversial planning application once again. Proposals tabled last year for an 80-home estate at Deer Park, Belah, led to a number of concerns amid fears of over-development and the impact on biodiversity. And while it was good news for many when the plans were refused by Carlisle City Council’s planning panel in October, the celebrations were short-lived, as Gleeson Homes has appealed the refusal – and submitted fresh plans for 79 homes on the same site. “I’m massively disappointed,” Carlisle’s only Green councillor, Dr Helen Davison, said.
COPELAND Council is helping residents secure a new home with the launch of a new discounted sale scheme. Eligible people can register their interest in a discounted sale property that can be sold for up to 80 per cent of its open market value. Those on the register will be told when discounted sale properties are awarded planning permission, so that they can apply for plots. Residents who cannot afford to buy on the open market, who have a local connection to the parish or town and meet other qualifying criteria, will be prioritised initially. The number of discounted sale properties provided is secured through the planning process and, in most cases, the discount applies to any subsequent sales of the property.
COPELAND Council is helping residents secure a new home with the launch of a new discounted sale scheme. Eligible people can register their interest in a discounted sale property that can be sold for up to 80 per cent of its open market value. Those on the register will be told when discounted sale properties are awarded planning permission, so that they can apply for plots. Residents who cannot afford to buy on the open market, who have a local connection to the parish or town and meet other qualifying criteria, will be prioritised initially. The number of discounted sale properties provided is secured through the planning process and, in most cases, the discount applies to any subsequent sales of the property.