Dalston Parish Council

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There has been a huge increase in dog fouling and fly tipping within the parish.
Police Desk Dalston

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL (FOOTPATH NO. 114040 IN THE PARISH OF DALSTON) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS) ORDER 2025

The Secretary of State for Transport has granted an extension of the abovenamed Order until 30 April 2027, or until the works are completed, whichever is soonest.

A copy of the notice that will appear in the Cumberland News on 3 April 2026 is attached for your reference, and a plan showing the affected section.

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL (FOOTPATH NO. 114040 IN THE PARISH OF DALSTON) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS) ORDER 2025

The Secretary of State for Transport has granted an extension of the abovenamed Order until 30 April 2027, or until the works are completed, whichever is soonest.

A copy of the notice that will appear in the Cumberland News on 3 April 2026 is attached for your reference, and a plan showing the affected section.

Please note that the April meeting has been changed and will take place on the 7th April:

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL (PUBLIC FOOTPATH NO. 114004 AND CALDEW CYCLEWAY) IN THE PARISH OF DALSTON, TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS) ORDERS 2025

Please find below made Orders in respect of the above, which will come into effect on 21 July 2025, and a plan depicting the sections affected.

You can also download a copy of the notice that will appear in the News and Star on 18 July 2025.

Welcome to Dalston Parish Council

Dalston parish is one of the larger ones in Cumbria with a population of 2590 (2011 census results) and covers a geographical area of about 11,900 acres (4,822 hectares). The Cumbrian Way passes through the parish and is used by walkers and general tourists alike all year-round.

It has several hamlets and Dalston village with the rivers Caldew and the Roe running through it. The Caldew is a site of special scientific interest. Both rivers have flood implications which are seen on an ever increasing frequency.

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02 April 2026
News
Road Closures
 A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Fibrus to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 16th April 2026 and anticipated to take 7 days to complete. Please see below details of the extents of the closure and alte...
25 March 2026
News
Road Closures
A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Fibrus to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 7th April 2026 and anticipated to take 4 days to complete. Please see below details of the extents of the closure and alternative...
16 March 2026
News
Mens breakfast club to meet on the 4th April 9am-10am in the Methodist Chapel Schoolroom.  New and old friends welcome for cereals, a bacon roll and toast and marmalade with hot drinks available. All men welcome to come for a chat and make new f...
02 April 2026
News
Road Closures
 A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Fibrus to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 16th April 2026 and anticipated to take 7 days to complete. Please see below details of the extents of the closure and alte...
25 March 2026
News
Road Closures
A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Fibrus to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 7th April 2026 and anticipated to take 4 days to complete. Please see below details of the extents of the closure and alternative...
16 March 2026
News
Mens breakfast club to meet on the 4th April 9am-10am in the Methodist Chapel Schoolroom.  New and old friends welcome for cereals, a bacon roll and toast and marmalade with hot drinks available. All men welcome to come for a chat and make new f...

Upcoming Events

07
Apr
Forge Green
7.15pm

12
May
Victory Hall
6.30pm

12
May
Victory Hall
7.30pm

09
Jun
Forge Green
7.15pm

14
Jul
Primrose Hall, Gaitsgill
7.15pm