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
🥕🥦 ALLOTMENT DAY TOMORROW…Plot holders please come and visit me at Aspatria Library from 10.30-3.00pm to pay for your plot for the year. Tenancies run from March-February and both parts of the paperwork need to be completed and signed by myself and the allotment tenant which will also be done tomorrow as failure to do so will result in your contract being null and void and therefore the plot revoked. Preferred payment is BACS (I will provide details tomorrow) however you can also pay via cheque or cash and I will issue you with a receipt. Thanks. 🍅🌽 ... See MoreSee Less
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If you have any ongoing neighbourhood problems in your area and would like the Police to consider them, or would like to meet the Police to discuss them; Local Police would like to invite all (within the enclosed area of the attached map) who live in Silloth, Aspatria and surrounding areas, to fill out the linked community survey within 2 weeks.
The survey closes on Monday 24th February 2025
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