What We Do

Allotments

There are over 70 allotments on Carlisle Road managed by the Parish Council, the land being leased long term from Netherby Estates. Rent for an allotment is £10 per year for a half plot. If you want further information or would like to put your name on the waiting list please contact the Parish Clerk.

Riverside

There is a local person  who cleans litter from The Scaur and Dollies Brae on a daily basis. There are 2 play areas on Dollies Brae, one for Under 7 years that is enclosed and a log rail for the older children. As part of a bigger project when a walkway was built linking Dollies Brae with The Scaur we also installed new seating, picnic tables and litter bins. The Parish Council provide lifesaving equipment on the riverside and it is imperative that this equipment is not tampered with as it is there for the purpose of saving lives.

Bus Shelters

We own and maintain 4 bus shelters in the parish.
English Street (2)
Sandysikes (2)

BMX Track

The track was built following representation from young people and youth workers in the town lobbying the council. We were able to secure grants for the project; the project cost was £18,000.

Council Rooms

The clerk’s office is based in the building and all council meetings are held here.

Moot Hall

The Moot Hall is owned by Carlisle Diocese with the parish council having a 21 year lease on the building. The lease expired in 2021. It is available to hire.

Recreation Grounds

There are 5 play areas that the Parish Council are responsible for. They are sited at Dollies Brae (under 7’s play area), Moor Crescent, The Square, Raefield and Lochinvar Playing fields. The Parish Council are currently in the process of looking to update the play equipment.

Part of the Former Lochinvar School Site Moor Road

Currently there is 1 senior football pitch adjacent to the BMX Track. The former caretaker’s bungalow has been renovated to community changing room facilities. These facilities are available for hire.

Bobbin Mill Gardens

We maintain the grassed area that is planted with trees and shrubs and 2 seats and litter bins adjacent to the gardens.

War Memorial

The War Memorial is sited on Carlisle Road outside the Longtown Memorial Hall Community Centre.

Flowerbeds

The planting out, watering and maintenance of the flowerbeds in the center of the town is carried out by a contractor and put out to tender on annual basis.

Trees

We are responsible for the trees in English Street, Esk Street, Bank Street and Swan Street. The work is put out to tender on an annual basis.