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 Information
- Address
- Arthuret Council Centre
9 Esk Street
Longtown
CA6 5PU - Opening times
- 09:00 - 15:00
Monday to Thursday
Forthcoming Meetings
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2nd November 2026
Full Council
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7th December 2026
Full Council
News
Voluntary Social Car Scheme Community Cuppa
Longtown Community Centre 4, 11 and 18 November 11am - 12pm
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
- Chair
Cllr. Gordon Routledge
- Vice Chair
Cllr. Caroline Adams
- Parish Councillor
Cllr. Robert Graham
- Parish Councillor
Cllr. Margaret Gunson
- Parish Councillor
Cllr. Christine Johanssen
- Parish Councillor
Council and Staff Figures
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Area Information
Stats
| Population Estimate | 2505 |
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| Unitary Authority | Cumberland |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Postcode District | CA6 |
| Dialling Code | 01228 |
| Police Force | Cumbria Police Force |
| Fire Authority | Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service |
| Health Area | NHS North Cumbria CCG |