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
Well done to John Wright our lollipop man for Richmond Hill School ☺️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Well done John, I heard the music when passing yesterday. You made that corner very festive 🎄
Cracking fella, fittest 70 year old in the town 👌
Raffle tickets should have been handed out this week if you have not received your ticket as yet please do not panic! This doesn’t get drawn until 21st January at our Council meeting. Simply contact myself and I’ll sort it for you. We have some great prizes up for grabs!! Thanks again to all businesses who have donated and helped make this possible. Also, well done to you all for decorating your homes we’ve had excellent feedback on how our town is glowing 🎄 Good Luck everyone 🎅🏼 ... See MoreSee Less
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We've not got one I don't think, 28 East Crescent
Mary Stephenson the flats s opposite coop hasnt got ticket
I haven't got one 58 King St, Yarra House. Thank you .
I haven’t got one 60 St Mungos Pk Thanks
✨✨ Back in October I put a post on asking for likes/feedback etc in order to help me follow the protocols to gain funding. A lot of you said a Ninja Trail in the park would be a great addition…well today I’ve received good news!!! The National Lottery Community Fund are awarding us £20,000 which enables us to get this equipment!! I’m so happy ☺️ a massive thank you to The National Lottery Community Fund and to all players of the National Lottery for their support! 🥰 ... See MoreSee Less
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This is fabulous. Thank you for your work in getting this funding. X
That's fantastic news! Well done👏🤩xx
Wow absolutely brilliant well done to you all aspatria council xx
That’s great 👍
Wow that's amazing 👍x
Amazing x
Fantastic 😍
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