Please follow the link to view a training video showing how to access and use a defibrillator. Please take time to view the simple to follow instructions and feel free to pass on to friends and family. It could save a life! The link to the short video is https://vimeo.com/557677120/e7524918c5 or you can watch it below:

Dalston now has a new defibrillator located at Bridge End Inn, Dalston. A full list of defibrillators in the Parish can be found on our community page.

 A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Cumberland Council to carry out highway works which are expected to commence 13th May 2024 and anticipated to take 12 days to complete. Please see below details of the extents of the closure and alternative route, the relevant legal notice can be viewed at https://api-gb.one.network/down...

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Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.  To book a place please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Arranged as part of Dalston Churches Working Together a Mens Breakfast Club will take place on Saturday 4th May 2024, 9am-10am in the Methodist Chapel Schoolroom, The Green, Dalston. New and old friends welcome for cereals, a bacon roll and toast and marmalade with hot drinks available. All men welcome to come for a chat and make new friends. ...

The 554 weekday bus to Keswick will not be available from Dalston  over the next 3 months.  The weekend 553 bus will still be running through Dalston with the first pick up from The Bluebell.

 A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow BT to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 28th March 2024 and anticipated to take 1 day to complete. Please see below details of the extents of the closure and alternative route, the relevant legal notice can be viewed at https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/4586/ca...

Arranged as part of Dalston Churches Working Together a Mens Breakfast Club will take place on Saturday 6th April 2024, 9am-10am in the Methodist Chapel Schoolroom, The Green, Dalston. New and old friends welcome for cereals, a bacon roll and toast and marmalade with hot drinks available. All men welcome to come for a chat and make new friends. Don...

Service to commence 12th March 2024 

 An emergency temporary road closure has been put in place due to the likelihood of danger as a result of carriageway defects. This notice will be in force for a period of up to 21 days from 11th March 2024, as and when the relevant signs are displayed. It is anticipated that the restriction will be required for 9 days. Please see below detail...

The latest newsletter has now been published.  Download PDF File Here

There have been incidents of dog fouling on graves in the cemetery. This is disrespectful behaviour. Dalston Parish Council asks visitors to the cemetery to please keep to the paths and keep dogs on a lead and clean up  after them. Thank you for your co-operation.

A brass key with a yellow fob has been found this morning on the pedestrian access path to Nook Lane Close. If you have lost this key please contact the Parish Council who will arrange for it to be returned. Telephone 01228 712766  or email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

 An urgent temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Cumberland Council to carry out urgent carriageway repair works that need to be carried out without delay. This notice will be in force for a period not exceeding 5 days from 4th March 2024. It is expected that the Works will take 5 days. Please see below details of the extents o...

Dalston now has a new defibrillator located at the Co-op.  A full list of defibrillators in the Parish can be found on our community page.

 A temporary Road closure/ has been put in place to allow Fibrus to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 15th March 2024 and anticipated to take 3 days to complete. Please see below details of the extents of the closure and alternative route, the relevant legal notice can be viewed at https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/4...

 A temporary Road closure has been put in place to allow Fibrus to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 12th March 2024 and anticipated to take 3 days to complete. Please see below details of the extents of the closure and alternative route, the relevant legal notice can be viewed at https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/45...

 The following changes are to take place from the 23rd March 2024 * The service 73 is being withdrawn and will not run this summer. * It will be replaced by a new 553 service, as part of their main service 554 between Carlisle and Keswick and will additionally run on Sundays. * The service has been streamlined to give faster journey times betw...