Welcome to Arthuret
Arthuret is an English civil parish within the unitary authority of Cumberland
Longtown is a small market town in the parish of Arthuret sitting on the south bank of the River Esk 9 miles north of Carlisle and 3 miles from the Scottish Border. Situated between the Roman Wall and nestled on the edge of the wild Debatable Lands it has a wealth of history and heritage to share. It is bounded by the Rivers Esk, Lyne, Raeburn and Carwinley burn. The ancient parish of Easton is part of Arthuret parish.
Contact Info
- 01228 791739
- clerk@arthuretparishcouncil.gov.uk
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09:00 - 15:00
Monday to Thursday
Arthuret Council Centre,
9 Esk Street,
Longtown,
CA6 5PU
Forthcoming Meetings
8th December 2025
Committee: Full Council
2nd February 2026
Committee: Full Council
News
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22 October 2025
National Grid – Cross Border Connection
The National Grid are holding drop in sessions so that you can put your views across regarding the Cross Border Connection.
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14 October 2025
Food Cumberland
Join #TheFoodConversation We're talking about food, here in Cumberland!
Quick Links
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Past Council Meetings
See the most recent full council meetings including agendas, minutes and supporting documents
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In an Emergency (Defibrillators)
Locations of defibrillators and bleed kits.
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Finance
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts.
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Governance & Policies
Find documents published by the council, including data policies, statutory documents and more.
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Services
Discover the services that we provide to residents, as well as signposting to local groups, societies and local events.
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Report an Issue (Cumberland Council)
Submit issues to the relevant local authority, such as potholes, missed bin collections and more.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing
Find information on health and wellbeing organisations
People
Cllr. Sir James Graham
Chairman
Cllr. Gordon Routledge
Vice Chairman
Cllr. Caroline Adams
Councillor
Cllr. Robert Graham
Councillor
Cllr. Margaret Gunson
Councillor
Cllr. Christine Johanssen
Councillor
Area Information
Stats
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Population Estimate
2505
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Unitary Authority
Cumberland
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Region
North West
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Country
England
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Postcode District
CA6
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Dialling Code
01228
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Police Force
Cumbria Police Force
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Fire Authority
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service
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Health Area
NHS North Cumbria CCG