Plans are underway to rename Maryport’s Wave Centre, which is about to undergo a £2.3 million revamp.
Cumberland Council wants people to vote on the new name, and the names on the shortlist have been created by schoolchildren.
The shortlist is:
- The Maryport Adventure Centre
- Maryport Activity Centre
- Maryport Adventure Hub
- The White Star Centre
- Broadside
There are also three options for the colour of the new signs, which will include fingerposts and monoliths featuring maps and a specially-commissioned illustration by Maryport artist Alan Roper. The colours have been chosen to be as visually accessible as possible using contrasting text that is very readable.
The new emblem for the town will be used on finials on top of the finger posts, and be incorporated on the monoliths. The designs include Maryport’s historic lighthouse, the famous Christ Church, and a maritime theme.
Voting is open now and will continue until 5pm on Tuesday January 2.
People are welcome to join the consultation online by filling in a survey at www.cumberland.gov.uk/maryport or vote in person at Maryport Town Hall, Maryport Library or at the Wave, all of which are open until Friday 22 December. Voting forms are available in all locations.
Members of the Maryport Regeneration Team will also be available to talk about these schemes at the Town Hall, Senhouse Street, on:
- Tuesday December 12, 10am to 4pm.
- Wednesday 13 December 13, 2pm to 7pm.
The leader of Cumberland Council Mark Fryer, said: “I hope everyone who loves Maryport will take the time to vote.
“We have had a lot of feedback from people who say ‘Wave’ is a misleading name for this building, so I am very pleased that young people from the area have come up with a great list of new suggestions.
“It is a new era for Maryport, with £12.5 million of investment in its buildings, historic harbourside and lovely promenade. This is really making a difference and there are exciting times to come.”
Spiralling costs and energy price rises were to blame, said the authority. Councillors said they were left with no option other than to come up with a plan B as they were warned potential subsidies for the building could reach £500,000 a year.
