Workington is a town and port on the west coast of Cumbria, England at the mouth of the River Derwent. Lying within the borough of Allerdale, Workington is 32 miles (51.5 km) southwest of Carlisle, 7 miles (11.3 km) northwest of Cockermouth, and 5 miles (8.0 km) southwest of Maryport. Historically a part of Cumberland, the area around Workington has long been a producer of coal, steel and high grade iron ore. Workington is the seat of Allerdale Borough Council, which is one of three borough councils in Cumbria and has a population of around 75,350. Tony Cunningham is the local MP for the constituency of the same name that includes other towns in the hinterland of Workington. Workington is twinned with Selm in Germany and Val-de-Reuil in France. Workington has recently seen a massive town centre redevelopment plan in operation, which has demolished the former Co-op building and a former Tesco outlet for a new shopping centre known as Washington Square, including a new car park. Work began three years ago, resulting in the opening of the £45 million pound centre in August 2006 where the main attraction has been a new Debenhams to cater for West Cumbria. Next, River Island, HMV and BB's Coffee and Muffins are other stores which have come to Workington for the first time. Workington is also getting a brand new Tesco Extra. It will be placed on the towns Cloffocks site, an important area of common recreational land for the town, causing significant controversy. Retailers nearby, especially Marks and Spencer have been under threat, where the Workington store is proposing a new £2 million refit. More on Workington 

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