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6 days ago · Cumberland Council has announced the Green Market and Duke Street works will begin on Monday, February 17. The project is part of the Public Realm Improvement Plan and has been made possible through contributions from Sellafield Ltd, …

4 days ago · Cumberland Council has urged residents to take part in the final days of a consultation on cycling, walking, and wheeling routes in Whitehaven. As part of the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP), the project aims to improve routes from Whitehaven Harbour to Esk Avenue, including ...

3 days ago · The ongoing sea lock maintenance work has been delayed on Whitehaven Harbour due to weather conditions in the area. Pedestrian access will now be limited across the lock due to the nature of the work and lock operations with vessels coming in and out of the marina. Whitehaven Marina posted on ...

May 8, 2024 · Concerns have been raised over the number of secondary school places amid plans for a number of new housing developments in Whitehaven. Pictured: West Lakes Academy, St Benedict's Catholic High School and the Whitehaven Academy.

Dec 20, 2024 · The Town Council has announced its list of events for the 2025 season. A Whitehaven Town Council spokesperson said: "We have decided to change tact for 2025, we've dropped the summer markets in St Nicholas Gardens.

Dec 21, 2024 · The Wave, on Whitehaven Harbour, is being lit red in memory of David Clem McClean, who spent a lot of time on the harbour. The Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners decided to light The Wave red in Dave's memory.