Two developers have been shortlisted to lead a mixed-use redevelopment at a former Royal Navy arms dump at Broughton Moor, Cumbria.

Allerdale Borough Council (ABC) and Cumbria County Council (CCC) acquired the 425-hectare (1,050-acre) site in 2008 and aim to dispose of it by 31 August. Derwent Forest Developments and ESH Developments have now been given more time to refine their proposals, which could both include leisure facilities.

In a statement, an ABC spokesperson said: "The decision to shortlist two developers will allow even more details of the proposed schemes to be sought. "Neither of the two successful shortlisted companies are proposing to carry out any open cast mining as part of their developments."

Public meetings have also been held in order to give local residents an opportunity to learn more about the proposals.