Stanwix Rural Parish Council

01/06/2026

17/05/2026

Our summer play scheme once again returns to Houghton Village Hall and Crosby-on-Eden Parish Hall. You can book your places here:

https://betterflow.courseprogress.co.uk/onlinejoining/classes-results?filter=%7B%22showFullCourses%22:false,%22centre%22:164,%22courseGroupCategory%22:%5B42%5D%7D

10/05/2026

We are pleased to announce that the second round of the parish council grant scheme is now open. Details are available on our website:

https://www.stanwixrural-pc.gov.uk/council-business/grants/

06/05/2026

20/04/2026

⚠️ HEALTH & SAFETY ⚠️ For the safety of our children, adults and our wider school community, DO NOT park on the double yellow lines on the corner of Jackson Road. Cones have been put out. Thank you for your cooperation.

15/02/2026

Full details are available on our website at:

https://www.stanwixrural.co.uk/council-business/grants/

09/12/2025

📢 Flood Risk Update for Cumbria from the Environment Agency - 8th December

We are expecting strong winds and heavy rain associated with Storm Bram to affect Cumbria and surrounding areas throughout Tuesday 9 December. This may bring some flooding and travel disruption.

The forecast indicates that 40-50mm of rain is expected to fall between midnight tonight and midday tomorrow (Tuesday) on low lying ground, with up to 80mm of rainfall on higher ground. With the ground already saturated in most areas there is the possibility that we may issue a number of flood alerts and flood warnings during this period. We are also monitoring coastal flood risk, with potential surge conditions caused by low pressure and strong winds.

In Cumbria, there are currently 4 flood alerts and 1 flood warning in place. Information on the latest flood alerts and warnings is available online.

We are monitoring river levels closely and working with local authorities and partners to reduce the impacts of the heavy rain. Our teams are out on the ground working 24/7 clearing grids, checking defences and making sure our pumping stations are working. We are ready and prepared to respond to any flooding incidents.

We advise people to stay away from swollen rivers and not to drive through flood water as just 30cm of flowing water is enough to move a car.

Stay up to date and prepared:

Sign up for our free flood warning service: https://get-flood-warnings.service.gov.uk/signup/service-selection
Check the weather forecast: https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/
Keep up to date with the current flood warning situation: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings

What to do in a flood: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/what-to-do-in-a-flood
What happens after a flood: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/what-happens-after-a-flood

How to contact us during this incident

Members of the public can call our free 24/7 Floodline service on 0345 988 1188 for help and advice. People should call 999 if they are in immediate danger and follow advice from emergency services.

Support if you’ve been flooded: how to clear up, dispose of contaminated items and sandbags, repair your property.

19/10/2025

Please see details below of a public meeting:

13/09/2025

❌ ⚠️ A689 HOUGHTON ⚠️ ❌

🟢🟢 NOW CLEARED 🟢🟢

A689 blocked between the M6 J44 roundabout and Houghton Jnc due to a collision.
Limited details available, any updates appreciated please.



Posted: 14:14 hrs on 13/09/25.
BBC Cumbria Cumbria Crack News & Star / The Cumberland News CRFM

01/08/2025

For more information please visit www.stanwixrural.co.uk