Carlisle is set to receive £4,104,659 in funding to help 'level up' and regenerate the area. 

The funding from the Conservative Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) looks to revive run down areas of the high street alongside tackle increasing anti-social behaviour. 

The investment looks to deliver on the Government’s mission to level up the country by regenerating communities, tackling economic decline, and reversing geographical inequalities to ensure that everyone can fulfil their potential.

Carlisle's share of the funding is part of the UK's wider £2.6 billion commitment to levelling-up. 

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MP John Stevenson welcomed the investment into Carlisle. 

"I am incredibly proud of Carlisle and know that our best days lie ahead. I am determined to work with the Government to ensure that everyone from our area is able to reach their full potential.

"That is why I welcome the investment of £4,104,659 for Carlisle, which can be used across a range of projects from supporting adults who lack basic numeracy skills, helping young people into good jobs, and regenerating our high streets.

"This investment will help local residents to fulfil their potential, while reducing regional inequalities that have been left untouched for too long," he said. 

The funding by the Government matches the commitment that previous European Union funding placed towards social and regional development.

The funding also includes free tutoring, digital training and flexible courses to help adults with low-level maths skills get back into work, as well as measures to get more young people into high-skilled jobs.

Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove said: "The UK Shared Prosperity Fund will help to unleash the creativity and talent of communities that have for too long been overlooked and undervalued.

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