Cycling, walking and wheeling proposals for Whitehaven
Overview
We’re gathering community feedback on proposals to improve Active Travel in Whitehaven. The term active travel is often used interchangeable with walking and cycling but it also covers wheeling. Wheeling means trips or journeys made by wheelchair, mobility scooter, roller blades / skates and scooter or using a rollator mobility aid.
The proposals cover sections of two routes identified as a priority in the Whitehaven Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP). The routes run from Whitehaven Harbour to Esk Avenue and Coach Road to Corkickle Station.
In this questionnaire we have split the proposals into two areas:
- Area 1 includes Whitehaven Harbour to Preston Street car park, via Quay Street, Swingpump Lane, New Town and Preston Street.
- Area 2 includes Preston Street to Esk Avenue via the off-road cycling and walking path, Coach Road east of Friendship Way / Whitehaven Miners Social Centre, and The Gardens.
The route between the Harbour and Esk Avenue is also part of National Cycle Network Route 7, which is the Sea to Sea (C2C) cycle route than runs from Whitehaven to Sunderland and Tynemouth.
Images and plans are available in the files below. These also appear in each part of the consultation.
Ways to find out more
You can also join us and speak to officers at the following times and locations:
We will have two drop in events in Whitehaven on the 30 January 2025
- 10am to 2pm in the Whitehaven United Reformed Church Rooms on James Street, CA28 7HZ
- 2:30pm to 6.30pm in the St Beghs Social Centre on Coach Road, CA28 7TE
We will also be holding a webinar for those who can't make it but would like to hear more about the schemes. Please sign up to attend. It is free and will be held on Teams (please note that a webinar that was planned for 16 January has had to be cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience):
- 7pm to 8pm on 22 January 2025 - sign up to this free event
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the money come from?
The preliminary design process is funded using Cumberland Council’s Capability Funding grant from Active Travel England.
Can the money be spent on other highway services, such as potholes, or social care?
The funding is specifically for delivering Active Travel projects in the Cumberland Council area. It cannot be spent on general road maintenance and potholes, or on other council service areas.
When will the route be built?
Additional funding will need to be secured to build the route. We use the plans and information from the preliminary design stage to underpin funding bids for the detailed design and construction. The funding process is likely to be a competitive process, and we could be bidding against other projects across England.
Why did we select this route?
The proposals are for two routes identified during the development of the Whitehaven Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP). The development of this Plan included two rounds of public consultation held in 2021 and 2022, which identified these routes as a priority for the town.
How can I view and comment on the plans?
Start the online survey to view and comment on the plans. You don’t have to complete it all at once as the survey can be saved and returned to at a later date. You still need to click on submit at the end of the survey for your response to be recorded. The survey system does not collect part complete forms.
We will also be holding a webinar, on the 22nd of January. We will talk through the proposals in the webinar. There will be two drop-in events in Whitehaven on the 30th of January 2025. Copies of the survey and the plans will be available to view at the drop in event.
What we happen after the consultation in respect of deciding on progress of the scheme?
The results of the consultation will be reviewed by the Council and the comments will inform the preliminary design. The results will also be discussed with local ward councillors.
Why your views matter
Your views will help us refine the proposals so that they meet the needs of the community. We want to hear from as many people as possible.
Completing the questionnaire is voluntary and all the information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. No information will be released that could identify an individual, household or organisation.
Audiences
- All residents
Interests
- Economic regeneration
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