Brampton Parish Council

29/10/2026

📚 BRAMPTON LIBRARY – HAVE YOUR SAY

A reminder that Cumberland Council is holding a drop-in consultation session at Brampton Library today (from 3pm to 7pm) regarding the future of our local library services. If you care about the future of our library, please take the opportunity to attend, ask questions and make your views known.

The future of our library matters to our whole community.

One issue we would like to highlight is the potential relocation of the library to the Moot Hall in Brampton.

The Parish Council has formally considered Cumberland Council’s proposal to use the Moot Hall as a shared library facility. Following careful consideration, the Parish Council made its position clear: it does not support the Moot Hall being used as a shared library space.

The Moot Hall is an important community building, currently used for a wide range of activities, including coffee mornings, meetings, exhibitions and other public events. Introducing a library would significantly restrict the building’s flexibility and its availability for these existing community uses.

The Parish Council has therefore identified Brampton Community Centre as a more suitable alternative should the library need to relocate.

We are disappointed that, despite this formal response being sent to Cumberland Council back in May, the Moot Hall remains an option in the public consultation, and the Parish Council’s concerns do not appear to be reflected in the Libraries Fit for the Future: Public Consultation in Longtown and Brampton report presented to Cumberland Council’s Executive Committee on 13 October 2026.

Our position is clear: the Moot Hall should remain available for its existing community uses, and Brampton Community Centre should be considered as the more suitable alternative if relocation is necessary.

Please attend today’s drop-in session if you can, ask questions and make your views known directly to Cumberland Council. It is important that the voices and concerns of our local communities are heard and properly considered before any decisions are made.

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28/10/2026

🌺 Brampton Remembers 🌺

Every year, our cascade of poppies at the Moot Hall brings a special touch of remembrance to our town. This year, we’ve added even more to our display with our knitted bollard covers.

We’ve brought back and reused covers from previous projects, including our RAF and Guardsman designs, and added a new Navy cover, a special tribute to a First World War soldier, and green covers decorated with poppies. Together, these creations represent our Armed Forces and provide another meaningful way for our community to honour those who have served, remember those who gave their lives, and show our gratitude to all who serve our country today.

♻️🌺 By reusing our existing covers and adding new creations, we’re building on the wonderful work of previous years and keeping the spirit of remembrance alive in our community.

A HUGE thank you to the following who have knitted, created, contributed and helped bring this display together - Alice Mckie, Allison Riddell, Glenys Cameron, Fiona Wilkinson, Susan Atkinson and Rose Logie. Every stitch, every idea and every helping hand has played a part in making our Remembrance project so special and something we will continue to build on.

Let's take a moment to remember, reflect and give thanks to all those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.

We will remember them. 🌺❤️

26/10/2026

🌺 Our Poppy Cascade – Nine Years of Remembrance 🌺

Once again, our poppy cascade adorns the Moot Hall, marking the ninth year of this special tribute to remembrance.

Our red poppies honour the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who have served in conflicts, remembering those who gave their lives for our freedom and those who continue to serve today.

Alongside them, our purple poppies remember the animals who have served, suffered and lost their lives in times of conflict. From horses and dogs to the many other animals who have played a part in wartime service, they too deserve to be remembered for their contribution and sacrifice. 💜

Together, our poppy cascade provides a poignant reminder of the many lives, both human and animal, affected by conflict, and the importance of ensuring their sacrifices are never forgotten.

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful grounds team, Stephen and Mel, along with Liam and our Clerk, Allison, for putting up the cascade once again. ❤️

As we approach Remembrance Sunday, we invite everyone to pause, reflect and remember all those who have sacrificed so much.

We will remember them. 🌺💜

25/10/2026

First drop in session this Thursday from 3pm to 7pm

Come and see us at Brampton Library and have your say on the future of library services.

We're holding two drop-in sessions as part of our consultation on Brampton Library, which is asking for public feedback on what matters most to them and some options for the location of the library. They are on:

📆Thursday 29 October 2026, 3pm to 7pm

📆 Thursday 12 November 2026, 10am to 2pm

People can also take part via our online survey (link in the comments) or by obtaining a paper copy from the library.

The consultation is part of the council's wider Libraries Fit for the Future programme, which aims make sure the service meets current and future needs.

21/10/2026

We want your views on the future of library services in Brampton.

As part of our Libraries Fit for the Future programme, we've identified Brampton Library for review because of a combination of service, property, sustainability, accessibility and strategic factors.

We're asking for feedback on the following options:

👉Option 1 – Retain Brampton Library in current building

👉Option 2 – Co-locate within Community Centre or shared public building in Brampton

👉Option 3 – Co-locate within the Moot Hall

📆The consultation ends on Wednesday 25 November.

How you can take part:

💻An online survey (link in the comments)

📝A paper version from the libraries

🗣Attend one of our drop-in sessions (dates on our website)

20/10/2026

Residents of Crosby, Houghton, Rockcliffe, Scotby, Wetheral, Castle Carrock, Cotehilll, Longtown, Smithfield, Roadhead, Irthington, Low Row, Hallbankgate, Brampton, Corby Hill and surrounding parishes.

Feedback from our community is vital to us, so if you have any ongoing neighbourhood problems in your area and would like to make your local officers aware we invite you to fill out the linked community survey within 2 weeks.

Information that you provide really does help influence local policing activity.

Click here - https://orlo.uk/MniXh

14/10/2026

ROAD CLOSURE - BOOTHBY - 26th OCTOBER for 3 DAYS

Information from Cumberland Council

A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Fibrus to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 26th October 2026 and anticipated to take 3 days to complete.

Location: C1025, Boothby, Near Brampton from a point approx. 230m south west of its junction with the U1056, extending in a south westerly direction for approx. 370m.

Alternative Route: via the unrestricted sections of the C1025, A6071, Moatside, Union Lane, Greenfield Lane, Longtown Road, Brampton, C1013 and C1029 and a way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times

Should you have any queries in relation to this restriction please contact the Highways Hotline by calling 0300 373 3736 or via the Cumberland Council website, quoting the reference TTROC/19935

13/10/2026

BUS SERVICES ACROSS CUMBRIA

Cumberland Council is asking residents to take part in the next phase of the Cumbria Bus Reform Pilot Study.

The engagement will explore how bus services could better connect people to jobs, education, healthcare and other essential services while making travel more affordable and accessible.

Click the link below to access the survey:

Cumbria has been selected by the Department for Transport as a Bus Reform Pilot Study area. This gives Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council the opportunity to explore potential new ways of planning, funding and delivering bus services together. The

13/10/2026

TELEPHONE FRAUD - INFORMATION FROM CUMBRIA POLICE

Police in Cumbria are urging people to check with vulnerable and older family and friends, following a number of reported frauds in recent days.

People were targeted by phone in Cumbria this weekend by fraudsters falsely claiming to be from Amazon.

They were told that a payment for an item was pending on their account. The victim had not ordered the item. The fraudster aimed to persuade them to share personal information and identity documents, such as a passport or driving licence.

In some cases they were asked to buy gift cards and send the fraudsters the codes once the panel on the back was scratched off. Others were told to download apps, including those for remote access software, which have given those carrying out the fraud access to their devices.

The police are asking people to please check with vulnerable and older family members, friends and neighbours to make sure they have not been a victim of this type of fraud or been approached by potential fraudsters.

Please remind them not to be rushed into doing anything and to always remember: Amazon, banks, the police and organisations such as the Financial Conduct Authority would NEVER:

Ask for your bank account details or PIN number over the phone.
Ask you to withdraw or transfer money.
Ask you to download anything onto your device.
Ask you to lie to your bank.
Ask you to purchase gift cards or other high value items such as mobile phones, jewellery or gold bullion.
Ask you to hand over any of the above to a courier or taxi or post them to any address.

Should people have doubts about the person they are speaking with, they should put the phone down.

As fraudsters have been known to keep the line open after a victim has hung up, they should either wait five minutes or use a different phone to contact the bank or the police using a trusted number.

They must never use a number provided to them by the caller.

The non-urgent number for police is 101. Dialling 159 from any phone will allow you to say the name of the bank you wish to speak to, and you will be put through.

12/10/2026

🌿 Got 17 minutes?

The Eden Project’s Greentime17 campaign encourages us all to spend a little time in nature each day, whether that’s a gentle walk, watching the birds or simply sitting somewhere green.

Here, in and around Brampton, there are plenty of places to pause and enjoy what’s around us. Why not give it a go? Put down your phone and exit into nature 🌳🌺🪲🪶

For ideas and inspiration visit:
https://greentime17.com