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Barclays has chosen Whitehaven Bus Station as the location for its first Eagle Lab in Cumbria.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp news was announced as the £8.2 million transformation of the landmark building nears completion.

Sellafield Ltd invested £5.7 million to kickstart the bus station redevelopment with developer

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp project is a cornerstone of the company’s Social Impact Multiplied (SiX) programme, funded by its owner the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA).

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Whitehaven Eagle Lab is the 24th in Barclaysâ€� nationwide network.

It will offer co-working, office and meeting space, plus a space where entrepreneurs, individuals and businesses can access innovative tools, curated events, and the right network to innovate.

Entrepreneurs can also access banking services, business expertise, mentoring and coaching.

Jamie Reed, head of corporate affairs for Sellafield Ltd, said:

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp opening of the Eagle Lab is a new chapter in the economic development of West Cumbria.

This is the culmination of a vision that began when we unveiled our plans for the bus station in 2017.

I’m thrilled with the transformation of the building and excited to see our community grasp the opportunities it will bring.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp project has been designed to support the NDA group’s strategy to deliver sustainable investment to drive long-term economic growth for local communities.

Jon Hope, director of Barclays Eagle Labs, said:

We’ll bring our Eagle Labs philosophy to Whitehaven, helping to provide start-ups and scale-ups a home and fostering the connections to help them grow, while our Digital Eagles will provide training in digital skills to help upskill the wider community.

Mike Starkie, Mayor of Copeland, said:

This is an incredibly exciting development.

Barclays choosing to invest in Whitehaven is a real acknowledgement of the exciting opportunities and business environment here.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Eagle Lab will be a key enabler for our economic strategy for Copeland to become a globally recognised place of innovation and opportunity.

Henri Murison, chief executive of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, said:

Barclays, Sellafield Ltd and BEC are showing what can be achieved away from major urban conurbations right across the north of England.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Eagle Lab is a real coup for West Cumbria that will help to drive economic growth. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp leadership shown by Sellafield Ltd on this agenda as well as in education, regeneration, and economic diversification is an example to businesses right across the country.

Copeland MP Trudy Harrison said:

I’m delighted to welcome Barclays back to Whitehaven.

It’s wonderful to see such a prestigious, blue chip brand investing in our community.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Bus Station is scheduled to open on 25 May. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp building will also feature an all-day, 125-seat food and drink venue called »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Peddler.