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 β Mrs Kelly Cooper, Responsible Finance Officer β Ms Sharron Hullock and Town Caretaker β Mr Mike Blair.
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
I will be on Annual Leave after tomorrow and will return to work on Wednesday 10th April so messages/emails and calls will be answered then. If something is urgent, our Town Caretaker will be about around the town/park or you can contact one of our Councillors. Thanks. Kelly- Town Clerk ... See MoreSee Less
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π³ We currently have a few plots available at our Lawson Street allotments. If you believe you are on our waiting list can you please let me know. Iβd like to get these let asap π³ ... See MoreSee Less
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Household waste and recycling collections over Easter β¬
π·π£ Hoppy Easter, everyone! π£π·
We've got some egg-ceptional news! ππ° Your refuse and recycling collections will remain unchanged over the Easter holiday! Collections will be running smoothly on both Good Friday and Easter Monday.
To double-check your collection dates, simply hop over to: bit.ly/CumberlandRefuseCollections
Wishing you all a cracking Easter filled with laughter, family time and lots of chocolate eggs! π₯π₯πΌ ... See MoreSee Less
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