Whitehaven Town Council

11/06/2026

03/06/2026

Cumberland Building Society are available for a Anything But Cash service at the town council offices at 148 Queen Street, Whitehaven from 10:00am until 2:00pm on Wednesday's whilst they carry out refurbishments to the Whitehaven branch. PLEASE NOTE NO CASH TRANSACTIONS CAN BE MADE AND NO CASH IS HELD ON THE TOWN COUNCIL PREMISES.

https://www.cumberland.co.uk/news/whitehaven-branch-refurbishment-announcement?fbclid=IwY2xjawSNEW1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPSGl0R0ptcGJmUWp4ZGZsc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHm6c0C2_TMi2tYbd78eUo2RxFFh4eTuyKxUanDC5vL-mI083HkcMT9fvAKzo_aem_LBKtJfiXt7S-xZHjIY_EWg

The Cumberland Building Society has announced a major refurbishment of its Whitehaven branch, highlighting its commitment to the town.

28/05/2026

Councillor Chris Hayes has been re-elected as Deputy Chairman of Whitehaven Town Council for the ensuing year.

28/05/2026

Councillor Raymond Gill has tonight at the Annual Meeting been re-elected as Chairman of Whitehaven Town Council for the ensuing year.

21/05/2026

HELP - Whitehaven Town Council will be hosting a Beatrix Potter exhibition and we are asking if anyone has any Beatrix Potter character crochet patterns and if you would be willing to loan/share them. Please contact [email protected]
Thank you in advance

20/05/2026

An urgent road closure has been put in place to allow Cumberland to carry out urgent carriageway repairs following a sinkhole.

This notice will be in force for a period not exceeding 5 days from 19th May 2026. It is expected that the Works will take 4 days

Please see below details of the extents of the closure and alternative route, the relevant legal notice can be viewed athttps://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/4586/5-day-urgent-cumberland_150335621_4144278_02129802fd.pdf and a location plan clearly showing these extents can be found on one.network via link https://one.network/?tm=GB150335621

Location: U4323, Catherine Street, Whitehaven from its junction with Lowther Street, extending in a south westerly direction for a distance of approximately 170 metres, as and when the appropriate traffic signs are displayed.

Alternative Route: via the unrestricted sections of Catherine Street, Lowther Street, Scotch Street, Irish Street, and Howgill Street and a way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times.

Should you have any queries in relation to this restriction please contact the Highways Hotline by calling 0300 373 3736 or via the Cumberland Council website quoting the reference TTROC/19200

20/05/2026

An urgent temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Cumberland Council to carry out urgent carriageway repair work.

This notice will be in force for a period not exceeding 5 days from 3rd June 2026. It is expected that the Works will take 7 days.

Please see below details of the extents of the closure and alternative route, the relevant legal notice can be viewed at https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/4586/5-day-urgent-cumberland_150146822_4137706_792729ad8c.pdf and a location plan clearly showing these extents can be found on one.network via link https://one.network/?tm=GB150146822

Location: Bank Road, Whitehaven from its junction with Earl's Road to its junction with the A5094.

Alternative Route: A way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times. A suitable alternative route for vehicles will be signed and available via the unrestricted sections of the A5094, Bransty Road, Sea View Road and Earl's Road.

Should you have any queries in relation to this restriction please contact the Highways Hotline by calling 0300 373 3736 or via the Cumberland Council website quoting the reference TTROC/19057

18/05/2026

An urgent temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Cumberland Council to carry out urgent carriageway repair works.

This notice will be in force for a period not exceeding 5 days from 1st June 2026. It is expected that the Works will take 2 days.

Please see below details of the extents of the closure and alternative route, the relevant legal notice can be viewed athttps://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/4586/5-day-urgent-cumberland_150144641_4137617_336c92a656.pdf and a location plan clearly showing these extents can be found on one.network via link https://one.network/?tm=GB150144641

Location: Earl's Road, Whitehaven from its junction with Sea View Road to its junction with Bank Road.

Alternative Route: Earl's Road, Whitehaven from its junction with Sea View Road to its junction with Bank Road.

Should you have any queries in relation to this restriction please contact the Highways Hotline by calling 0300 373 3736 or via the Cumberland Council website quoting the reference TTROC/19056

13/05/2026

VENUE CHANGE: Due to unforeseen circumstances the venue for the Annual Parish Meeting has been changed. It will now take place in the church hall of The United Reformed Church, James Street, Whitehaven at 6:00 pm on Thursday 14th May 2026. Refreshments will be served at 5:00pm. Members of the Public are all welcome.