Welcome to Aspatria Town Council
Aspatria is a Market Town located on the old Roman road between Maryport and Carlisle. It is one of seven towns that make up the district of Allerdale. Aspatria developed as a coal mining town in the 18th and 19th centuries, however, it remains a rural area and farming is still a key activity.
In 1888, a group of dairy farmers formed the West Cumberland Dairy Company and built a creamery near Aspatria railway station. Over 170 dairy farms in the surrounding district now supply the creamery with milk and it is known for its Lake District Cheese.
Sealy is the biggest bed brand in the world and has a manufacturing site in Aspatria and is the biggest employer in the town. There are two schools, Richmond Hill Primary and Beacon Hill Secondary. Both serve the town and surrounding communities.
Aspatria is also known for its 19th century Church of St Kentigern, on the site of a former Norman church. Within it is a carved Viking hogback tombstone and carved stones pre-dating the Normans. The churchyard has a holy well reputed to have been used by St Kentigern himself. Nearby, an ancient burial site discovered in the 18th century contained a skeleton, weaponry and gold ornaments.
About the Town Council
Aspatria Town Council is made up of fifteen unpaid Councillors who meet on the third Tuesday of each month. There is also a Town Clerk – Mrs Kelly Cooper, Responsible Finance Officer – Ms Sharron Hullock and Town Caretaker – Mr Jack Baker.
A Parks & Allotments Sub Committee looks after the green spaces and parks reporting to the main Town Council.
The Town Council meet at 6pm on the third Tuesday of each month in Aspatria Methodist Church. There is no meeting in August. General Public are welcome to attend the meetings.
We are currently recruiting for Town Councillors
Recent News
The latest news from Aspatria Town Council
⭐️EARLY MORNING POST…I’ve just received this email which states is URGENT due to it beginning today, see below…⭐️
An urgent temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Fibrus Networks Limited to carry out urgent repairs.
This notice will be in force for a period not exceeding 5 days from 20th November 2024. It is expected that the Works will take 3 days.
Please see below details of the extents of the closure and alternative route, the relevant legal notice can be viewed at api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/4586/5-day-urgent-cumberland_140765581_3809734_ba37fca6ae.pdf and a location plan clearly showing these extents can be found on one.network via link one.network/?tm=140765581
Location: C2023 Hayton, Aspatria from its junction with the A596, extending in a north westerly direction for a distance of approximately 1150 metres.
Alternative Route: A595, C2024 and C2023, and a way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times.
Should you have any queries in relation to this restriction please contact the Highways Hotline by calling 0300 373 3736 or via the Cumberland Council website quoting the reference TTROC/13071 ... See MoreSee Less
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Jack and I have been busy this morning collecting our selection boxes for our Christmas light switch on event. A big thank you to Aldi at Harraby, Carlisle for helping us sort them 🎅🏼 ... See MoreSee Less
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This morning our Christmas trees arrived!!! So happy to finally share with you all…we have erected a Christmas tree back at Queen Street car park (just like when I was a little girl)!! Can’t wait to get these lit up for you all 🎄
🎵’It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas’ 🎵 ... See MoreSee Less
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Starting to feel like Christmas 🎄 thank you to everyone involved
Great to see but the one at market square is leaning over a bit towards the monument