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East Cumbria Tourism Network
Sedbergh hospitality businesses can now join the East Cumbria Tourism Network. Formally the Eden Tourism Network, the SEP has lobbied to allow Sedbergh businesses to become members (no fee) of this private sector led group. The ETN work to grow the local visitor economy and are assisted by WFC. Business support and grant advice are now freely accessible to all visitor-facing businesses in Sedbergh.
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Tourism Plan
SEP have drafted a Tourism Strategy with a project action plan. Sedbergh CiC, local businesses and other partners will be undertaking delivery of some of the proposed actions. If you would like to see the list of proposals please get in touch.
Main Street Action Group
Following the business survey on Main Street and Finkle Street, the an independent action group has been established, headed up by Henry at the Thirsty Rambler. Work is underway to improve visitor arrival points and produce shopping info leaflets - look out for the new signs!
Other local news
The Sedbergh Bus Users group has been set up to tackle the issue of poor bus services to the town.
Vacancies
There are a variety of jobs available locally in Sedbergh, covering a range of skill levels and salary. For the latest ones please click here.
Travel Information
Reminder that Lune Gorge bridge work will commence in Spring 2026. For latest updates please visit https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/north-west/m6-lune-gorge-structures/#latest-updates
Remember also that the West Coast Mainline closes for 2 weeks at new year for bridge replacement. Roads around Sedbergh could be affected at weekends, during the works.
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Business Support & grants
Business support and advice is available through the Cumbria Chamber of Commerce or via the Economic Development team at Westmorland and Furness Council. Please note that Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership is changing to Enterprising Cumbria. For more information and links please click here
Broadband News
Fibrus are no longer rolling out Broadband in Sedbergh. B4RN would like to take up the mantle but need to grow the number of people registering an interest from 300 to 600. Please register your interest https://b4rn.org.uk/b4rn-is-coming-to-you