Labour candidate Joseph Ghayouba has been elected to represent Whitehaven Central on Copeland Borough Council. Labour s Joseph Ghayouba, who has been elected to represent Whitehaven Central on Copeland Borough Council in a by-election. Photo: Copeland Council The newly elected councillor said: I am delighted that residents of Whitehaven Central have put their trust in me and I intend to be a strong voice for them on Copeland Council. The votes cast were: WRCS Dixon - Cons - 542 WR Dixon - Heritage Party: Free Speech and Liberty - 45 R Donnan – Ind - 90 J Ghayouba - Lab - 633 M Minogue - Lib Dem - 18