Parts of Carlisle were left uninhabitable after the floods

The Carlisle Renaissance prospectus will set out a vision for the city's future over the next 10 years.

The project will run alongside a flood recovery programme. It is estimated 1,926 properties, homes and business were hit by the January floods.

There will be public consultation on the plans and an action plan drawn up.

Stimulate renaissance

The cost of the flood damage was estimated to be between �200 and �250m.

Carlisle City Council town clerk and chief executive Maggie Mooney said: "It is vital that we have a longer-term strategy for the renewal of Carlisle.

"We have to ensure that our city becomes stronger, more confident and more sustainable.

"We want to take the opportunity to stimulate the renaissance of Carlisle, looking beyond the restoration of the flood-affected areas and seeking opportunities to renew all of Carlisle."

The city council is launching the project in partnership with Cumbria County Council.

They are working with the North West Development Agency, Government Office North West and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister as well as other organisations.