Dalston Parish Council

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Environmental issues
Bins / Recycling
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Roads, Travel & Parking

Road Closures

Closures & Road Works

Dog Fouling and Fly Tipping

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

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 Dalston

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.

Latest News

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07 September 2026
News
 DALSTON PARISH GRANTS Dalston Parish Council has allocated a small fund for 2026 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...
07 September 2026
News
 A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow United Utilities to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 21st September 2026 and anticipated to take 3 days to complete. Please see below details of the extents of the cl...
07 September 2026
News
 DALSTON PARISH GRANTS Dalston Parish Council has allocated a small fund for 2026 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...
07 September 2026
News
 A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow United Utilities to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 21st September 2026 and anticipated to take 3 days to complete. Please see below details of the extents of the cl...

Upcoming Events

13
Oct
Forge Green
7.15pm