
NORTH CUMBERLAND SPEED LIMIT REVIEW
Over recent months, officers have undertaken a full review of speed limits in the North Cumberland area, taking into consideration requests received from the public, discussions with the police, recommendations arising from road safety studies, and schemes specified in planning conditions.
Please download the PDF documents for more information.

Police Desk
PCSO Graham Kirkpatrick will be in Dalston Co-op on Sunday 30th August, 1pm to 3pm to answer any queries. Please come along.
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 is attached for your reference and a plan showing the affected section.
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL (FOOTPATH NO. 114044 IN THE PARISH OF DALSTON) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS) ORDER 2026
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL (CALDEW CYCLEWAY) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLISTS) ORDER 2026
The Orders will come into operation on 20 July 2026 and may continue in force for a period of up to six months from that date.
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.




