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
⛔️🚧 C2022, Hayton 🚧⛔️
🗓️04/11/24 - 19/11/24
⚠️Works have already started⚠️
A section of the #C2002 near #Hayton will be closed whilst works are carried out, this is anticipated to take up to sixteen days to complete.
📍 Location: C2022 Hayton, near Aspatria from its junction with the C2023, extending in a north easterly direction for approx. 120m.
🚙Alternative Route: via the unrestricted section of the C2022, C2023, A596 and U2075.
📞Should you have any queries in relation to this restriction please contact the Highways Hotline by calling 0300 373 3736 or via the Cumberland Council website, quoting the reference
🔎TTROC/12309
🔎OneNetwork 139878236
Posted: 06/11/2024 ... See MoreSee Less
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A reminder this Sunday is Remembrance Sunday. We will be meeting at 2-2.30pm at Brandraw car park to lead the parade to our memorial gates at St Mungo’s park to lay poppy wreathes. The parade will then continue to St Kentigerns church followed by a service. We hope you can make it and pay your respects 🌹 ... See MoreSee Less
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Before and After pictures of Richmond Hill School entrance. A great job done by Cumberland Council. 😊 ... See MoreSee Less
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Should off been done years ago