Whitehaven Civic Hall closed with immediate effect after safety failings
It's hoped it can reopen in summer, but there's no set date
Last updated 14th May 2026
Whitehaven Civic Hall has been temporary closed with immediate effect so that safety work can be completed.
Cumberland Council say inspectors found that the current arrangements require improvement.
Whitehaven Library will remain open.
The council own the Civic Hall and lease it to the Rosehill Youth Theatre trust.
The trust operate it and the events space, The Solway Hall.
It's hope it will reopen in the summer, but there's no set date.
A 'masterplan' will now be set up to consider the building's future.
What will happen to planned events or weddings?
There are a number of events that were meant to happen there over the coming weeks.
The council say they're working with operators to find alternative arrangements for these events, and that customers will be contacted.
Couples that have a wedding planned there are set to receive support to find alternative venues.
Cllr Barbara Cannon, the council’s Executive member for Financial Planning and Assets, said: “Closing a much-loved community building – even temporarily - is not one we take lightly, however, keeping staff, tenants and members of the public safe is our top priority.
“This temporary closure means that we can keep people safe while work is carried out to get the building reopened and back in use for the community in the short term, while also giving us the time to carefully assess the options for the longer term.”