New faces are being asked to join Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners. 

This comes as the organisation focuses on reinvesting in the harbour to make the town a better, happier and more prosperous place to live. 

Jenny Brumby and Deanne Shallcross are the two latest additions to join the board of Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners and more people are being invited to express their interest. 

Board members take an active role in overseeing projects such as the construction of The Edge Coastal Activities Centre, which is being built on the harbour, planning events throughout the year, seeking funding, making decisions on long-term strategic planning for development and investment and maintaining, managing and improving the harbour.

Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners chief executive, John Baker, said the role of the board members is wide ranging, including investment, regeneration, education and much more. 

He said: “Our mission is to preserve the harbour but also to develop it as an asset which will benefit future generations for years to come.”

“Board members need to have a strong sense of public service and a real commitment and understanding of the harbour and the people who use it.

"We are seeking applicants who can help us build a diverse board that is independent and filled with people with a variety of expertise from all ages and backgrounds. We are open to members coming in from outside of the area to bring in new experience and ideas.” 

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New Board member Jenny Brumby was born in Whitehaven and still has family in the town. A project manager for The Entrepreneurs Group, Jenny is based in Whitehaven, and her role involves fostering start-up businesses in the retail sector.

Prior to her current role, Jenny was business support adviser for Copeland Borough Council, and has strong links with businesses in Whitehaven.

"I'm very passionate about Whitehaven and really excited to be one of the commissioners," said Jenny, who lives in Millom.

Deanne, who lives near Workington, is CEO and executive director of Rosehill Arts Trust and has a background in business development, marketing and journalism. She said there were parallels between the work of the commissioners and her role at the trust, which manages Rosehill Theatre, in Moresby.