Cumberland Council is pleased to announce a focused programme for cleaning activity within Whitehaven.
During the past week, this project has seen the repainting bollards and sign columns, pruning overgrown Buddleia plants (near the old Barclays location), eradicating graffiti, employing pressure washers to clear weed-choked channel drains, sprucing up planters, replacing damaged bins, and thoroughly cleaning the street furniture. Additionally, remnants of old flyposting have been removed, and weeds have been cleared from the railings.
The council teams also conducted a thorough cleaning of the war memorial in Castle Park.
The initiative has not only greatly improved the overall cleanliness but also enhanced the visual appeal of Whitehaven's town centre, benefiting both residents and visitors alike.
Cumberland Councillor Denise Rollo, Executive Member for Sustainable, Resilient and Connected Places, said:
"We are pleased to carry on with this initiative, as it's wonderful to see the transformation of our town centres into more attractive places for both our local residents and visitors.
“I wanted to thank the community and local businesses, for their understanding and cooperation during this work, as well as the dedicated team from Cumberland Council for their tireless efforts.
“Initiatives such as the street cleaning programme reflect our dedication to create a cleaner, safer, and more vibrant area for all, and puts health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.”
If the public has any questions about the work, they are asked to please contact Cumberland Council’s customer contact centre during office hours at 0300 373 3730.