The redevelopment of the once derelict bus station in Whitehaven has been recognised by the Institute of Economic Development (IED) at their 2023 awards, receiving the award for outstanding impact.
The IED is the UK’s leading independent professional body representing economic development and regeneration practitioners. Their annual awards recognise achievers in the public and private sectors and demonstrate the value of economic development work for local and regional communities.
The revitalised Bus Station reopened in May 2021 following an extensive £8.2m regeneration project co-funded by Sellafield Ltd and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and delivered by BEC with support from Copeland Borough Council.
Sellafield Ltd contributed £5.7m to the project, as well as expert support, as part of its social impact, multiplied (SiX) programme of community investments which…
