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
Fletchers Funfair is back!!! From tonight and all weekend guys! This has always been something I wanted to see back in the town…just like back in the day ☺️ some fantastic rides, food and plenty of fun to be had! Get yourselves there 😀 ... See MoreSee Less
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Fantastic for the town xx
🐟 This weekend…PLEASE NOTE A CHANGE!! Heavenly Fish and Chips will NOT be with us on Friday BUT we will have a burger van for you at Brandraw car park. You can get your fish and chips from them on both Saturday and Sunday! Times on the poster 🐟🐟 Another great service we bring to you guys..on the weekend of Fletchers Fair we will have Heavenly Fish and Chips all weekend at Brandraw Car Park supplying you with lovely food whilst you enjoy the fair. Even if you aren’t visiting the fair..roll up and take away some beautiful local food. From Friday 25th April-Sunday 27th April. Again, the support is crucial so we can keep providing these events for the town. Thanks guys 😘 ... See MoreSee Less
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☺️ Thank you to you all for your cooperation with the closure of our Brandraw car park until after the weekend. We know this may cause some inconvenience however we have the fun fair visiting the town for you all and hopefully this will generate more visitors to the town and something fun for the kids (and adults)!! We hope you all enjoy the fair…roll up roll up 🎡🎟️ ... See MoreSee Less
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