You can report highway problems online with Cumberland Council here. You can also report a problem by phone on 0300 373 3736, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm.
If you wish to report a problem to the Parish Council please use the contact form or phone the Clerk on 016977 3382.
Cumberland Council – Areas of Responsibility
- potholes and road damage
- drains, gullies and flooding
- trees, hedges, weeds and grass
- bollards
- manhole covers, gully grates and kerbs
- road signs and markings
- pedestrian crossings, traffic signals and street lights
- road structures such as bridges and subways
- road debris and obstructions
- winter maintenance
- pavements
- car parks (except Showfield)
- public footpaths
- bus stops/shelters (excluding 2 at the Sands)
The Parish Council owns and maintains the following property and land
- Moot Hall
- Brampton Cemetery – situated on Old Church Lane
- Recreation Ground – situated on Gelt Road
- Clay Dubbs – situated on Gelt Road (used by Clay Dubbs Allotment Association)
- Lonning Head – situated on Gelt Road
- Gelt Woods – Low Gelt Bridge to steps at Blackpath (approx. 26 acres)
- The Mote (Moat) and Mote garden
- The Sands
- The Dandy public footpath (from Station Road to underpass)
- Lovers Lane
- Murray Park
- Cotehill Park (used by local cricket team and Cotehill Park Community Green Space)
- Irthing Park play area
- Elmfield play area and drying green
- Bus shelters – 2 situated at The Sands
- Capon Tree Memorial – situated off Capon Tree Road
The Parish Council leases and maintains the following land
- Showfield Car Park – long stay car park situated off Gelt Road
- King George V Playing Field – includes football pitches and play area
- St. Martin’s play area
Other Parish Council maintenance
- St. Martin’s Churchyard – situated behind St. Martin’s Church.
- Grass cutting -Craw Hall/Gelt Road/Capon Tree/Clay Dubbs/Longtown Road-Church Lane/Milton phone box area.
- Seat maintenance – Gelt Road/Church Lane/Capon Tree/Craw Hall
- Flower beds – Sands/St. Martin’s Church-Hadrian’s statue/Craw Hall
- Area at Hadrian’s statue – Front Street/Main Street
Not sure which council you need to contact? Have a look at the infographic below and if you’re still not sure, give us a call and we can direct you to the right place.
