Cockermouth Town Council

03/06/2026

The timings for the Cockermouth Dog Show categories are now confirmed!

Join us on Saturday 20th June at Memorial Gardens.

Entry tickets can be purchased from the Cockermouth Town Council stall on the day of the event🐾

A huge thank you to this year's sponsors:

Matt Hodgson Photography
Millcroft Veterinary Group
RTSN Huddart Supplies, Cockermouth
Shampoochies Dog Grooming
The Wild Dog Company
WCF Pet & Equestrian - Cockermouth

02/06/2026

West Cumbria Rivers Trust

26/05/2026

📚 Could you inspire the next generation of readers this summer?

Cumberland Libraries are calling on young volunteers aged 14 to 24 to become Reading Champions and help bring this year’s Summer Reading Challenge to life across our libraries.

It’s a fantastic opportunity to:
✅ Build confidence and communication skills
✅ Gain experience working with children
✅ Support your Duke of Edinburgh Award (or similar programmes)
✅ Be part of a fun, supportive team

Volunteers will help children discover the joy of reading, chat about books and support activities in libraries over the summer holidays. Full training will be provided.

👉 Find out more and apply here: https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/news/2026/cumberland-libraries-call-young-volunteers-inspire-next-generation-readers

Help spark a lifelong love of reading and make a difference in your community 💙

26/05/2026

💦 🏊

Make a splash this school holidays! 💦

All schoolchildren aged up to 16 years old from the Cumberland area can go for a swim for only 10p over the May half-term holidays.

The discounted scheme has been put in place by Cumberland Council, with the support of Everyone Active, GLL and Wigton Baths Trust.

It is available at Cockermouth Leisure Centre, Copeland Pool and Fitness Centre (Whitehaven), The Sands Leisure Centre (Carlisle), Wigton Baths Trust and Workington Leisure Centre.

20/05/2026

At this evening’s Annual Meeting of Cockermouth Town Council, Cllr Julie Laidlow was elected as Mayor of Cockermouth for the forthcoming year, with Cllr Stephen Barnes elected as Deputy Mayor.

The Mayor has appointed Cllr Isabel Burns as her Consort for the year ahead. Congratulations to them all 👏🏽

20/05/2026

Tonight, the Mayor of Cockermouth, Cllr David Malloy proudly presented his Mayor’s Awards in recognition of outstanding achievement. 👏🏆

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 Mayor’s Awards:

🏌️ Golf Competition 2026 Award – Max and Lawrence Curwen
👏 Community Champion Award – Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team
⭐ Unsung Hero Award – Sean Marsh

During the evening, the Mayor also presented donations of £700 each to his chosen charities, Cockermouth Linking Lives and the Europe Prize Scholarship Fund. These funds were raised throughout his mayoral year in support of the fantastic work both organisations do within the community.👏🏽

The Mayor also presented flowers to the Town Clerk – Jane Ollerenshaw, Assistant Town Clerk – Amy Jeffrey, and Events and Facilities Support – Jo-Anne Wood, in recognition of their continued hard work and support throughout the year. 🌸

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported the Mayor and our community during his mayoral year.

18/05/2026

The agenda for the next Town Council meeting is now available.

This meeting will include the Annual Town Council Meeting and Mayor Making Ceremony.

From 6.30pm, the Mayor will present cheques to his chosen charities and recognise members of the community with awards. Members of the public are welcome to attend this part of the evening ahead of the formal meeting.

The formal meeting will then begin as usual:

🗓 Wednesday 20th May
🕖 7.00pm
📍 The Town Hall, Market Street, Cockermouth

Click the link below to view the agenda and see what will be discussed:
👉https://cockermouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AGENDA-20th-May-26-Cockermouth-Town-Council.pdf

Supporting public documents are also available to view under 'Public Agenda Pack'.
👉 https://cockermouth.org/council-minutes/

12/05/2026

*URGENT ROAD CLOSURE*

An urgent road closure has been put in place to allow Electricity North West to carry out urgent utility works.

This notice will be in force for a period not exceeding 5 days from 26th May 2026. It is expected that the Works will take 5 days.

Please see below details of the extents of the closure and alternative route, the relevant legal notice can be viewed athttps://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/4586/5-day-urgent-cumberland_150016245_4136257_f1255f40d2.pdf and a location plan clearly showing these extents can be found on one.network via link https://one.network/?tm=GB150016245

Location: U2381, Limetree Crescent, Cockermouth, from a point outside the property number 26 Limetree Crescent, extending in a south easterly direction for a distance of approximately 10 metres, as and when the appropriate traffic signs are displayed.

Alternative Route: via the unrestricted sections of Limetree Crescent 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/18936

06/05/2026

Want to know what’s being done to protect our town from flooding, and how you can protect your home or business?

Come along to a community drop‑in event to learn more and speak directly with the organisations involved.

More details below!

28/04/2026

Congratulations to the winners of this year's Easter Competitions 2026! 🐣🍫📚

Colouring Competition Winner: Felicity
Design an Easter Egg: Lucy
Wordsearch Competition: Sophie

The winners received a certificate, Easter Egg and vouchers for The New Bookshop.

Thank you again to The Lakeland Swim School for your generous donation!