Independents Allerdale Councillor for Maryport North, Adrian Kirkbride, said he hopes Maryport can capitalise on the opportunity offered by a £11 million funding boost News of a west Cumbrian town’s £11 million Government funding boost to improve its high street has been seen as a major opportunity to revitalise the areas tourism industry. Maryport and Carlisle were among the 72 areas across England that benefited from the Governments £831 million Future High Streets Fund, with both receiving £11.5 million and £9.1 million respectively. The funding is aimed at helping high street businesses and local economies recover and thrive. Independents Allerdale Councillor for Maryport North, Adrian Kirkbride, said it is a big moment for a town that he believes has struggled for a number of years.
An Allerdale councillor has picked the wrong people to fight with over public toilets, he has been told. Adrian Kirkbride, an independent councillor, approached Maryport Town Council about having public toilets back in the town despite the fact there is one in Irish Street owned by Allerdale. Cllr Kirkbride posted on social media: “Having received word back from Maryport Town Council that they will not support my aim of having public toilets back in Maryport. Disappointed isn’t the word but hope is not lost at my end, I’ll be trying other angles to have these put in place. So please bear with me, it’s not over yet. Thanks to those who have messaged me with support to date, it is appreciated and I’ll keep you updated as I continue this uphill marathon.”