Play area construction to start in Whitehaven after councillor campaign

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 19:25 · Archive

Construction of a new play area in Bransty, Whitehaven will start on 14 October following a councillor's election campaign.

Construction of a new play area in Bransty, Whitehaven will start on 14 October after Cumberland Council ward member Joseph Ghayouba campaigned for it during his 2022 election campaign. The project will take six weeks to complete and will be located beside the community garden at Harbour View near Bransty School.

Designed for children aged up to six, the play area will include dynamic and sensory equipment for inclusive and social play. Features will include a bespoke role-play panel inspired by a local fish and chip shop. The design was shaped by feedback from consultation with residents conducted in January 2026.

Councillor Ghayouba said funding has also been secured for a separate play park for older children, with discussions ongoing with the school on how to deliver that project. The work is funded by Cumberland Council as part of its plan to improve play facilities for children and families across the area.

How it is being reported

• Play area to be built and funded secured for another after councillor’s campaignConstruction on a new play area in Bransty, Whitehaven is set to start on October 14 after a Cumberland Council member's campaign.Whitehaven News · 9 Oct, 18:17
• Play area to be built and funded secured for another after councillor’s campaignConstruction on a new play area in Bransty, Whitehaven is set to start on October 14 after a Cumberland Council member's campaign.News & Star · 9 Oct, 18:17

In this story: Joseph Ghayouba · Cumberland Council · Bransty · Whitehaven · Harbour View

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