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
Don’t forget…October half term we have Dan from Elite Football Academy running his football camp at St Mungos Park. To secure your place please contact Dan on the information below ⚽️ ... See MoreSee Less
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We understand people are concerned about the allotments being closed but we are doing everything we can and like I said I will update as and when.
The allotments are still under restrictions and further tests are being carried out by APHA. Only people who are authorised under licence are to enter the site during this lockdown.
In addition to this please may I remind all tenants that compulsory registration of poultry and captive birds with APHA has been in place since 1st October 2024. If you have not yet registered, you must do so now via one of the following methods:
Online: Register as a bird keeper
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Just to reassure you all the team have been down at the allotments at some point today feeding all the birds and making sure everything is ok, some of the team pictured below. We are following advice and have the correct PPE and disinfectant to help reduce the spread until we know later what we are dealing with. We would like to thank you all for your patience and cooperation at this challenging time. I will update once I know more. ... See MoreSee Less
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