Carlisle Labour leader Colin Glover steps down
The leader of Carlisle’s Labour Group has stepped down after eight years.
Colin Glover, leader of the Labour Group on Carlisle City Council and a former leader of the council, said: “It has been a privilege to lead the Labour Group over the past eight years and to have been leader of the council for six years from July 2013 until May 2019. I feel that now is the right time for a new leader to take us forward with new ideas and energy.
“We are expecting the Secretary of State to make an announcement on local government reorganisation in the summer and this will bring new opportunities and challenges and a new leader will bring their own experience to help to shape the future for our city and the wider region.
Brodies Mill is up for sale in Innerleithen. Photo supplied by Liquorice Media on behalf of Shepherd Chartered Surveyors AN HISTORIC textiles mill in the Borders is now up for sale, with a “number of parties” reportedly interested in buying it. Brodies Mill and outbuildings, on Chapel Street/Damside in Innerleithen, were once part of Caerlee Mill - the town s largest employer. Caerlee Mill closed in 2013, but the category B-listed buildings on the 1.9 acre site have been retained. And now they have been brought to market by Shepherd Chartered Surveyors. The four-floor Brodies Mill and outbuildings are described as “suitable for a variety of commercial uses or residential development”.
Carlisle is set to receive £9.1 million government funding through the Future High Streets Fund. Cllr John Mallinson, Leader of Carlisle City Council said: “The funding offer will help Carlisle bounce back from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. “This funding adds to the significant investment already committed through the Towns Deal Fund, the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal and St Cuthbert’s Garden Village. “2021 is set to be a landmark year for investment in Carlisle.” In total, 72 English high streets will share over £830 million, with 57 of these areas, including Carlisle, announced today. The funding is part of the Government’s plan to create thousands of jobs in a range of industries across England.
Carlisle is set to receive £9.1 million government funding through the Future High Streets Fund.
Announced today, the multi-million-pound investment will be used for projects to support the high street and local economy in Carlisle.
John Mallinson, leader of Carlisle City Council said: “The funding offer will help Carlisle bounce back from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This funding adds to the significant investment already committed through the Towns Deal Fund, the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal and St Cuthbert’s Garden Village. 2021 is set to be a landmark year for investment in Carlisle.”
Councillor Paul Nedved, economy, enterprise and housing portfolio holder, said: “We will use this funding opportunity to help transform the high street, encouraging greater evening activity and renewing Carlisle city centre as a place to live and work. We look forward to working to putting the funding into action.”