Dalston Parish Council

Report Local Issues

Planning Applications
Environmental issues
Bins / Recycling
Cumberland Council
Roads, Travel & Parking

Road Closures

Closures & Road Works

Dog Fouling

There has been a huge increase in dog fouling within the parish.

Cumberland Local Plan and Dalston

  • A drop in event regarding
  • The Cumberland Local Plan
  • in the Victory Hall on
  • Tuesday 30th September
  • from 1.30pm-7pm 
Everyone is welcome
The Cumberland Council is doing a new Neighbourhood Plan and have launched a call for sites in their plan. Interested parties are invited to identify sites they would like to see protected or developed for a particular use by 4th January 2026.

Vacancy

Weekend Cleaner Dalston Public Toilets

For more information, please contact Judith Wheeler at Orian on 07392 868738

Cumbria Innovative Flood Resilience

 drop in session to be held on the 15th September at Raughton Head Primary School 2.30pm – 6.30pm
Drop in session to be held on the 15th September at Raughton Head Primary School 2.30pm – 6.30pm

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.

Latest News

Keep up to date with news and events

08 September 2025
News
Events
 DALSTON AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY presents THE BALLAD OF MARIA MARTEN By BETH FLINTOFF An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books Director: Jessie Southwell A rediscovery of the Red Barn Murder           &...
05 September 2025
News
Download PDF File Here A section of main that needs to be replaced is approximately 500 metres at either side of The Bridge End pub. The section is a regular bursting main that can cause significant damage and disruption each time...
05 September 2025
News
 DALSTON PARISH GRANTS Dalston Parish Council has allocated a small fund for 2025 to be awarded in grants of financial support to local voluntary groups and organisations. The fund is being administered by the Dalston Parish Charitable Trus...
08 September 2025
News
Events
 DALSTON AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY presents THE BALLAD OF MARIA MARTEN By BETH FLINTOFF An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books Director: Jessie Southwell A rediscovery of the Red Barn Murder           &...
05 September 2025
News
Download PDF File Here A section of main that needs to be replaced is approximately 500 metres at either side of The Bridge End pub. The section is a regular bursting main that can cause significant damage and disruption each time...
05 September 2025
News
 DALSTON PARISH GRANTS Dalston Parish Council has allocated a small fund for 2025 to be awarded in grants of financial support to local voluntary groups and organisations. The fund is being administered by the Dalston Parish Charitable Trus...

Upcoming Events

14
Oct
Forge Green
7.15pm