Operator Announced for LEVELS

We are excited to announce the operator for our upcoming digital & gaming hub LEVELS! We will be working in partnership with VR Gateway to deliver Cumbria’s first-of-a-kind project.
Main contractor appointed to LEVELS

We are thrilled to have appointed the main contractor for the LEVELS development on Duke Street in Whitehaven town centre with work starting immediately.
Name Reveal for the Upcoming Digital & Gaming Hub

Exciting news! Following extensive and extremely insightful public consultation, our upcoming Digital and Gaming hub is going to be called ‘LEVELS’.
Design and Project Team appointed for Whittles development

Summers Inman and NORR – the team that supported the redevelopment of the award winning Bus Station – have been appointed by BEC to refurbish the former Whittles furniture store in Whitehaven.
£4.1m funding secured for Digital and Gaming Hub

The iconic Whittles building in Whitehaven is being transformed into a futuristic digital and gaming hub after securing multi-million pound backing from Sellafield Ltd and BT.
Planning submitted for Creative Music Hub in Whitehaven

Planning has been submitted to transform a derelict warehouse in Whitehaven into a Creative Music Hub to be run by partners Soundwave.
Planning submitted for eco-workshops near Keswick

Planning has been submitted for 18 eco-workshops adjacent to Blencathra Business Centre near Keswick.
Strip-out works start at the John-Paul Jones

Work is underway to strip out the interior of the former John-Paul Jones public house, Duke Street, Whitehaven.