Council chiefs are thrashing out a blueprint to help businesses and people in Aspatria to thrive.

Members of the Cumbria County Coucil’s Local Committee for Allerdale have agreed to press on with further talks following informal discussions with residents and community leaders.

As part of its area planning for the borough, the Committee may ultimately decide to launch a formal consultation to find out what the townsfolk and business-owners feel should be developed as a priority.

A family Fun day held on May 28, themed around healthy living, was used as a litmus test of what residents felt was needed and some of the main issues facing the citizens.
People agreed that Aspatria has a “good community spirit and people feel safe living there”, and also that the town had a “good range” of facilities including schools, fire station, care home, cafes, charity shop, post office and library.

But it also raised concerns about activities for young people, parking and communication.

The county council’s Community Services Team will now work with Allerdale Borough Council and Aspatria Town Council to address some of the concerns raised.

A staff group has also been established to share information on the services and the demand for them in Aspatria.

And it was agreed that there needed to be a more targeted look at what is needed in the town in the form of a drop-in sessions led by the county council.

This will take place this month and will inform whether a formal consultation for change needs to be rolled-out.