Bringing visiting businesspeople and tourists to the area with quality accommodation, our vision for a sustainable hotel will rejuvenate the Promenade. Boasting spectacular views across the marina as well as direct access to new pedestrian walkways and public open areas, guests will be in a prime location to experience everything that Whitehaven has to offer.

There will be a large number of bedrooms and suites available, as well as great food and drinks facilities for all to enjoy. Plus, visitors will be able to take advantage of the outdoor and sporting activities in the local area. And we’re even floating the idea of self-catering accommodation pods on the water – something a little different, don’t you think?

Of course, if the plan is to attract more people into Whitehaven, we need to make sure they’ll have somewhere easily accessible to park when they arrive. With a modern car park planned to the north of the harbour, visitors will find secure, well-lit parking facilities that are perfectly positioned whether they’re here for work or play.

We are also investing £2.5m into the local road infrastructure along with Cumbria County Council and the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. This will make journeys around the area easier and safer and will improve traffic flows for visitors coming into Whitehaven.

Fancy an office with one of the best coastal views in the North West? Overlooking the marina, the plans we have in place for Mark House offer just that. With over 60,000 square feet of modern, built-for-purpose office space, we believe Whitehaven offers the perfect destination for incoming companies – those looking for a modern, forward-thinking location with links to nuclear activities as well as science and high-tech businesses in the area.

Don’t forget, all these extra workers in the town will bring other benefits – they’ll shop and eat locally, they’ll need accommodation and they’ll want places to socialise after work. As one of the first parts of the planned development, we believe this will act as the catalyst for regeneration across the area.

There’s plenty in the plans to get excited about, from a proposed restaurant and entertainment venue at the new Innovation Centre, to improved public areas to explore. Our vision is of a Whitehaven where there are new things to see and do every day.

The hotel will bring additional dining and event facilities to the area, as well as conference and function rooms suitable for any celebration. There’s also a proposed roof terrace that will combine a well-appointed spa and gym, and a futuristic sky bar offering fabulous views of our shoreline.

Our area is known nationally, if not globally, for its high-tech industries and expertise and that’s something we’re committed to building on. The Buzz Station, our proposed development on the site of the old bus station, will provide the next generation of start-ups with innovative spaces that suit modern ways of working. This bright, energetic, flexible workspace will embrace entrepreneurialism and enterprise, and stimulate small business growth.

Not only that, with break-out spaces and meeting facilities, as well as artisan food and drink offerings designed by Cumbria’s respected TV chef, Peter Sidwell, our vision is that it will become an exciting hub for regional innovation and excellence.