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.

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

23 May 2025
News
Road Closures
 A temporary Road closure has been put in place to allow Cumberland Council Highways Service to carry out highway works which are expected to commence 9th June 2025 and anticipated to take 5 days to complete. Please see below details of the exte...
19 May 2025
News
 Arranged as part of Dalston Churches Working Together a Men's Breakfast Club will take place on Saturday 7th June 2025, 9am-10am in the Methodist Chapel Schoolroom, The Green, Dalston. New and old friends welcome for cereals, a bacon roll ...
17 May 2025
News

PCSO Graham Kirkpatrick will be in the Co-op on Friday 30th May between 3-5pm to meet any parishioners with concerns.  Please pop in for a chat. 

23 May 2025
News
Road Closures
 A temporary Road closure has been put in place to allow Cumberland Council Highways Service to carry out highway works which are expected to commence 9th June 2025 and anticipated to take 5 days to complete. Please see below details of the exte...
19 May 2025
News
 Arranged as part of Dalston Churches Working Together a Men's Breakfast Club will take place on Saturday 7th June 2025, 9am-10am in the Methodist Chapel Schoolroom, The Green, Dalston. New and old friends welcome for cereals, a bacon roll ...
17 May 2025
News

PCSO Graham Kirkpatrick will be in the Co-op on Friday 30th May between 3-5pm to meet any parishioners with concerns.  Please pop in for a chat. 

Upcoming Events

10
Jun
Primrose Hall, Gaitsgill
7.15pm

08
Jul
Forge Green
7.15pm