Hold a full public inquiry into the Voreda House project in Penrith, Cumbria.

Voreda House was intended to be a customer-focused headquarters for Westmorland and Furness Council, with an initial budget of £2.3 million. However, costs have now escalated to £8.5 million, while an independent valuation places the building’s worth at just £2.3 million.

Last fetched 18 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk

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Petition progress2 events · Sept – Oct 2025

06 OCT 2025
Petition rejected
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19 SEPT 2025
Petition created

Background

Hold a full public inquiry to investigate how public funds were spent on Voreda House, identify any mismanagement or wrongdoing, and ensure those responsible are held accountable.