Council Invites Public to Help Shape the Future of Wetheriggs Country Park

Westmorland and Furness Council is inviting local residents and visitors to help shape the future of Wetheriggs Country Park as part of an enhancement project linked to the A66 upgrade.

Alongside the A66 upgrade project between Junction 40 of the M6 and Kemplay Roundabout, the council has secured funding from National Highways to create a Master Plan for Wetheriggs Country Park. To help shape and inform the plan, the council is inviting the community and key stakeholders to share their thoughts.

Following completion of the road construction, the park will feature an updated and slightly expanded layout. With the Master Plan due to be completed by the end of March 2025, the council is encouraging people to share valuable feedback and ideas to ensure the park reflects the needs and aspirations of the community.

The A66 upgrade along the section between J40 and Kemplay Roundabout will see parts of the existing park area used with part of the existing tree line lost and land along the edge of the park land. National Highways have purchased a plot of land at the eastern edge of Wetheriggs Country Park to offset the strip of land that will be used that will form part of the councils Masterplan development.

Councillor Virginia Taylor, Westmorland and Furness Council Cabinet Member for Sustainable Communities and Localities, said:

“Wetheriggs Country Park is a valued green space in Penrith and this enhancement project represents a fantastic opportunity to improve it for future generations. We’re committed to ensuring the park reflects the needs and aspirations of local residents and users, and that’s why we want to hear your views. Your input will be invaluable in shaping our Master Plan and a future vision for the park.”

The council have an online survey is now live at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WetheriggsCountryPark paper copies are available to collect from Voreda House and Penrith Leisure Centre. 

A site plan is also available to help illustrate the proposed enlarged layout of the park.

The survey is open until Sunday 2 February 2025 and paper copies should be returned to either Voreda House or Penrith Leisure Centre by this date.