Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners

A not-for-profit organisation, safely managing and maintaining
Whitehaven Harbour and its environs, for the benefit of everyone

Why is the harbour water orange?
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We're recruiting for an exciting new role at The Rum Story

We are very excited to announce that we have a new job opportunity at The Rum Story! We are looking for a Project Manager for ‘The Rum Story Re-Imagined’.

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New National Lottery funded project ‘The Rum Story Re-Imagined’ launches

We are launching an exciting new project called ‘The Rum Story Re-Imagined’.

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Apply to be our new office administrator

Deadline 29th August 2024 for the latest opportunity to become part of Team WHC!

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Harbour water update - June 2024

Pre-election period prompts delay to task force meeting, but work continues to tackle harbour water issue.

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Harbour water update - May 2024

Latest update over ongoing issue with harbour water colour.

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Join us on 31st August for Harbour Fest 2024

Free entertainment for all the family at the third annual Harbour Fest!

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Wind farm funding supports return of free live harbour music sessions

The Harbour Sessions free live music series is back for 2024 and will be accompanied by car boot sales!

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Harbour water update - March 2024

A "task force" meeting has been called to address the ongoing discolouration of Whitehaven Harbour.

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Local hospitality group’s key role in Whitehaven’s new coastal activities centre

Local hospitality group Osprey has been announced as the main operator for The Edge in Whitehaven

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Dream Placement 2024 is a hit

Two students from West Cumbria have enjoyed a week's Dream Placement with the harbour team.

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The Wave shines again in time for King's coronation

The popular Wave landmark is one of the first things residents and tourists see when they arrive at Whitehaven Harbour by land or sea.

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Deanne Shallcross appointed Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners' new CEO

Today we are happy to announce the appointment of Deanne Shallcross as our new Chief Executive Officer.

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