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Workington's getting 30 new fingerposts and big maps so nobody gets lost in town New signs and maps to help people find their way around Workington town centre

By Marra News Desk 3 min read From Cumberland Council
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New signs and maps to help people find their way around Workington town centre
Photo: Andy V Byers / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Washington Street approaching Workington town centre, 2009)

New signposts, maps and noticeboards are going up around Workington from the end of this month, pointing folk to the station, the hall, the port and the parks.

This one's for anybody who lives in Workington, works in town or comes in for a wander, especially if you've just got off the train and haven't a clue which way to go.

Cumberland Council's putting in a new set of signs around the town centre, and the work's due to start at the end of October. There'll be 30 fingerposts, five big map boards and six community noticeboards, plus signs on lamp posts, little waymarker posts and banners.

They'll point you to the town centre, the railway station, Workington Hall, the Port of Workington, the leisure spots, the cultural places, the parks and the public spaces. The bigger boards will have maps, places worth a look and a "You Are Here" marker so you can get your bearings.

The council says it worked the plans out with Workington Town Council and listened to what residents and local groups said. The money comes from the Government's Local Transport Grant, and Thomas Armstrong Ltd is doing the job as part of the bigger Workington Town Centre Public Realm and Connectivity Project.

Council leader Cllr Mark Fryer said: "Workington is undergoing a period of significant investment and transformation, and this wayfinding scheme is another important piece of the puzzle." He also said: "Good wayfinding is about more than helping people get from A to B."

It's all happening while there's a lot going on in town. M&S has said it's moving out of Pow Street to a new foodhall on Derwent Drive, and there's roadworks on the go this autumn, Central Way included.

What you can do: keep an eye out for the crews putting the signs up from late October, and give yourself a bit longer if you're walking through. If you've got questions, get in touch with Cumberland Council through cumberland.gov.uk.

Cumberland Council will start installing 30 fingerposts, five map boards and six community notice boards across Workington town centre in late October.

This is for anyone who lives in, works in or visits Workington town centre, particularly people arriving by train or coming into town for the first time.

Cumberland Council has announced a new wayfinding scheme for the town centre, with installation due to begin in late October. It will put up 30 directional fingerposts, five mapping monoliths and six community notice boards, along with signs fixed to existing lamp posts, waymarker posts and lamp post banners.

The signs will point people to key places including the town centre, the railway station, Workington Hall, the Port of Workington, leisure facilities, cultural attractions, parks and public spaces. The larger boards will carry maps, points of interest and "You Are Here" markers.

The council says the plans were shaped by discussions with Workington Town Council and by feedback from residents and local groups. The scheme is funded by the Government's Local Transport Grant and is being delivered by Thomas Armstrong Ltd as part of the wider Workington Town Centre Public Realm and Connectivity Project.

Council leader Cllr Mark Fryer said: "Workington is undergoing a period of significant investment and transformation, and this wayfinding scheme is another important piece of the puzzle." He added: "Good wayfinding is about more than helping people get from A to B."

The signs arrive at a busy time for the town centre. Marks & Spencer has announced plans to leave its Pow Street store for a new foodhall on Derwent Drive, and several roadworks schemes, including the Central Way active travel works, are under way this autumn.

What you can do: expect installation crews around the town centre from late October and allow a little extra time on foot. For questions about the scheme, contact Cumberland Council through cumberland.gov.uk.