Cumberland Council is inviting residents to participate in an upcoming consultation designed to gather valuable feedback on enhancing cycling and walking routes in Whitehaven.
As part of the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP), this initiative focuses on improving infrastructure for cycling and walking from Whitehaven Harbour to Esk Avenue, on Coach Road and The Gardens. The improvements will promote active and sustainable travel while creating safer routes for residents and visitors.
Demonstrating local support for the proposals is crucial in securing funding from the Department for Transport to deliver the infrastructure improvements.
The consultation will run for four weeks, from Friday 10 January 2025 to Sunday 9 February 2025, with two drop-in events scheduled on Thursday 30 January 2025:
- Morning session: United Reformed Church Rooms, Whitehaven, 10.00am–2.00pm
- Afternoon session: St Begh’s Social Centre, Whitehaven, 2.30pm–6.30pm.
Residents are encouraged to attend these events if possible or complete an online survey to share their views. The consultation is a vital step in ensuring the project reflects the community’s needs and priorities.
There will also be two online sessions via Microsoft Teams to talk through the plans and provide any additional information people may require. These sessions will also include an opportunity for questions. You can register to join either the afternoon or evening session here.
Cumberland Councillor Denise Rollo, Executive Member for Sustainable, Resilient and Connected Places, said:
“We’d like to thank everyone in advance for taking the time to participate in this consultation.
“Your input is invaluable in shaping the development of effective and inclusive local infrastructure that meets the community’s specific needs.
“By sharing your views, you’re helping create a safer environment and contributing to a more sustainable future, with the added benefits of improving health and wellbeing through cycling and walking.”
To complete the online consultation please go here: Cycling, walking and wheeling proposals for Whitehaven - Cumberland Council - Citizen Space . Alternatively, paper copies are available at Whitehaven and Workington libraries, or at Whitehaven Market Hall.