Dalston Parish Council

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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.
Police Desk

POLICE DESK SUNDAY 18th JANUARY 2026

PCSO Graham Kirkpatrick is holding a Police Desk in the CO-OP on Sunday 18th January 2026 between 1pm and 3pm.

Please come along with any queries and concerns.

Road Closure
Updates

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Extended road closure date is now in place until the 30th October 2025.

Cumbria Innovative Flood Resilience

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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

05 December 2025
News
Road Closures
 THE BELOW HAS BEEN EXTENDED AND WILL NOW BE IN PLACE UNTIL 26 APRIL 2026 A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Cumberland Council to carry out works in relation to the Carlisle Southern Link Road which are expected to commence...
01 December 2025
News
Road Closures
 THE BELOW HAS BEEN EXTENDED AND WILL NOW BE IN PLACE UNTIL 15 January 2026 A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Cumberland Council to carry out works in relation to the Carlisle Southern Link Road which are expected to commen...
17 November 2025
News
Arranged as part of Dalston Churches Working Together a Men's Breakfast Club will take place on Saturday 6th December 2025, 9am-10am in the Methodist Chapel Schoolroom, The Green, Dalston. New and old friends welcome for cereals, a bacon roll an...
05 December 2025
News
Road Closures
 THE BELOW HAS BEEN EXTENDED AND WILL NOW BE IN PLACE UNTIL 26 APRIL 2026 A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Cumberland Council to carry out works in relation to the Carlisle Southern Link Road which are expected to commence...
01 December 2025
News
Road Closures
 THE BELOW HAS BEEN EXTENDED AND WILL NOW BE IN PLACE UNTIL 15 January 2026 A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Cumberland Council to carry out works in relation to the Carlisle Southern Link Road which are expected to commen...
17 November 2025
News
Arranged as part of Dalston Churches Working Together a Men's Breakfast Club will take place on Saturday 6th December 2025, 9am-10am in the Methodist Chapel Schoolroom, The Green, Dalston. New and old friends welcome for cereals, a bacon roll an...

Upcoming Events

13
Jan
Forge Green
7.15pm