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 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
⭐️ Following on from some information received it felt only right to share on here..please be vigilant with your children, a white car (possibly an insignia) with two men inside stopped this afternoon on Noble Croft and tried to coax a child into their vehicle. Luckily they didn’t succeed and the child ran to a family member. This incident has been reported to the police. If anyone has any information please message us and we can assist the police with this matter. Let’s keep Aspatria safe! ⭐️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Has it been reported to the police? Xxx
I think this may be the car. If i am wrong (owner) please say i will remove. At the time of this event happening is roughly the same time this car passed
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Vicki Vikky Dance
very sad detail of the incident was recorded by an eyewitness 🔴kve.so/AbcLocalupdate166
Duncan hein maybe
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⭐️ Did you know…not only has Jack worked his magic around the town lately he is also (after tomorrow) trained at First Aid and fully DBS checked so you can all be assured you are in good hands ⭐️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Second barrier completed along with the No Entry sign placed back where it belongs! Great job Jack 😃 ... See MoreSee Less
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