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.
VE Day Dalston, Cumbria

VE Day Thursday 8th May 2025

9am – Proclamation (The Cockerel)

6.30pm - Ringing Church Bells

9.25pm – Tribute Reading (The Green)

9.30pm – Lighting of the Beacon (The Green)

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

22 April 2025
News
 Arranged as part of Dalston Churches Working Together a Men's Breakfast Club will take place on Saturday 3rd May 2025, 9am-10am in the Methodist Chapel Schoolroom, The Green, Dalston. New and old friends welcome for cereals, a bacon roll a...
16 April 2025
News

 Gas works are to take place on the C2048 Hawksdale from the 15th April for a period of 9 days.  Alternative route via the C2047, U2071, U1138 and the B5299.

27 March 2025
News

PCSO Graham Kirkpatrick will be in the Co-op on Sunday 30th March between 1 and 3 pm to meet any parishioners who have any concerns.

Please pop along for a chat. 

22 April 2025
News
 Arranged as part of Dalston Churches Working Together a Men's Breakfast Club will take place on Saturday 3rd May 2025, 9am-10am in the Methodist Chapel Schoolroom, The Green, Dalston. New and old friends welcome for cereals, a bacon roll a...
16 April 2025
News

 Gas works are to take place on the C2048 Hawksdale from the 15th April for a period of 9 days.  Alternative route via the C2047, U2071, U1138 and the B5299.

27 March 2025
News

PCSO Graham Kirkpatrick will be in the Co-op on Sunday 30th March between 1 and 3 pm to meet any parishioners who have any concerns.

Please pop along for a chat. 

Upcoming Events

13
May
Victory Hall
6.30pm

13
May
Victory Hall
7.30pm