Problem Reporting

Problem Reporting

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.

 

Visual of council responsibilities using text and icons