Whitehaven Town Council

02/11/2026

27/10/2026

A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Cumberland Council to carry out carriageway patching and footway renewal/ surfacing works which are expected to commence 2nd November 2026 and anticipated to take 33 days to complete.

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/reactivation-notice-cumberland_152764855_4255729_e9cd326703.pdf and a location plan clearly showing these extents can be found on one.network via link https://one.network/?tm=GB152764855

Location: U4381 Buttermere Avenue, Whitehaven, from its junction with the Rydal Avenue, extending in a southerly direction for approx. 330m to its junction with Woodhouse Road.

Alternative Route: via Woodhouse Road, Snaefell Terrace, High Road, and Rydal Avenue 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/20449

26/10/2026

A temporary road closure has been put in place to facilitate the Whitehaven Remembrance Parade which are expected to commence 8th November 2026 and anticipated to take 1 day to complete.

Please see below details of the extents of the closure, the relevant legal notice can be viewed athttps://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/4586/tpca12-26-whitehaven-remembrance-parade-2026-notice-003_3130bdc9d8.pdf and a location plan clearly showing these extents can be found on one.network via link https://one.network/?tm=GB152532089

Location:

Lowther Street, Whitehaven, from its junction with Catherine Street to its junction with King Street; and
Catherine Street, Whitehaven, from its junction with Lowther Street to its junction with Mill Street; and
Flatt Walks, Whitehaven, from its junction with Catherine Street to its junction with Castle Mews; and
Market Place, Whitehaven from its junction with Roper Street to its junction with Queen Street; and
James Street, Whitehaven from its junction with Queen Street extending in a southerly direction for its entire length; and
Queen Street, Whitehaven, between its junction with Market Place and James Street.
Alternative Route: A way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times. All persons with a vehicle will accordingly have to take alternative routes as appropriate along surrounding roads.

NB. The restrictions will be in place and operated as rolling road closures which will move along as the parade takes place, commencing at 1030 hours.



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/20445

19/10/2026

The newest exhibition at 148 Queen Street, Whitehaven is ‘Emerging Shadow’ by Jade Melany. Open Monday to Friday, 19th October 2026 to 31st October 2026 from 8:00am until 4:00pm.

29/09/2026

Remembrance Sunday Parade for 2026 will take place on Sunday 8th November 2026. The procession will set off from The Copeland Centre, Catherine Street, Whitehaven at 10:40am and will proceed to the War Memorial in Castle Park, Whitehaven where there will be a short service and wreath laying ceremony. The procession will then continue onto the United Reformed Church, James Street, Whitehaven for a service of remembrance. Refreshments will be served after the service of remembrance in the Church Halls.
** Please be aware that there will be a rolling road closure in place on Lowther Street from the traffic lights at Morrisons to the traffic lights at the Civic Hall from 10:30am to 11:30am and The Market Place/James Street from 11:15am to 11:45am **

29/09/2026

A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow ELNW to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 13th October 2026 and anticipated to take 1 day to complete.

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/cop59-26-c4006-moresby-road-whitehaven-notice_cebac29b5d.pdf and a location plan clearly showing these extents can be found on one.network via link https://one.network/?tm=GB151901006

Location: C4006 Moresby Parks Road, Whitehaven, from its junction with the U4008, extending in a north easterly direction for approx. 590m.

Alternative Route: A way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times and a suitable alternative route for vehicles will be signed and available via the unrestricted section of Moresby Parks Road, U4120 School Brow and U4008 Red Lonning.

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/20017

28/09/2026

Only 10 tables left. Contact [email protected] for a booking form.

28/09/2026

A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow BT to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 12th October 2026 and anticipated to take 5 days to complete.

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/cop58-26-u4385-jericho-road-whitehaven-notice_4d727ed9fb.pdf and a location plan clearly showing these extents can be found on one.network via link https://one.network/?tm=GB151604253

Location: U4385 Jericho Road, Whitehaven, from a point adjacent to Nos 3 and 18 Jericho Road, extending in a south easterly direction for approx. 30m to a point adjacent to No.6 Jericho Road.

Alternative Route: A way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times and a suitable alternative route for vehicles will be signed and available via the unrestricted section of Jericho Road and Thornton 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/19828