READERS have reacted after a multi-million pound investment to support high street businesses was announced.
Carlisle is set to receive £9.1m Government funding through the Future High Streets Fund.
Councillor John Mallinson, leader of the 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 £830m.
Here’s what you thought:
Liam Harrison said: “Be nice if they can spare some change for a decent pump/bmx track in Bitts Park like they have in Keswick, it wouldn’t cost much at all but bring hours of fun.”
Gav Cowen said: “Could build one heck of a bridge over Castle Way with that.”
Kenny Bletsoe posted: “Another waste of tax payers money for local council to squander.”
Stuart Pringle said: “That’ll surely be enough for a few more car parks.
“Downside is, our council seem clueless with how to spend money sensibly.”
Mike Winter said: “Wonder what they will waste it on this time I wait with baited breath.”
Sharon Bradshaw posted: “Here we go with yet more wild short lived ideas to waste as much money as possible for the good of as few people as possible.”
Nic Barnes said: “They could give each person in Carlisle a share of it equalling £151 to spend in local shops.”
Andy Elliot said: “I bet it gets soaked up in wages.”
Christopher Small said: “Not government funded it's paid for by tax so it's our money.”
Lynda Stock said: “Do the people of Carlisle get a say on where the money is spent?”
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