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Welcome to Duddon Parish Council

The Organisation

Duddon Parish is situated in South West Cumbria, mainly within the Lake District National Park, and was formed in 1976 to incorporate the old parishes of Broughton West, Seathwaite with Dunnerdale and Angerton.

The Parish

The Parish stretches from the summit of Wrynose Pass in the North to the Duddon Estuary on Morecambe Bay in the South.

Broughton-in-Furness
The main town within the parish is the small ancient market town of Broughton-in-Furness, which has a Charter dating back to 1575. 

The Valleys
Contained within the wide boundaries of the parish are the Duddon Valley, much beloved by Wordsworth, the secluded Lickle Valley, the beautiful Woodland Valley and the marshes of Angerton on the Duddon Estuary.

The Communities
The main hamlets in these valleys comprise Woodland, Broughton Mills, Ulpha, Dunnerdale, Seathwaite, Cockley Beck & Angerton.

13 May 2025

Parish Council Surgery

Square Cafe Tuesday 10:45 am View Details
22 May 2025

Parish Council AGM

Rankin Room, Victory Hall Thursday 7:30 pm View Details

Latest Parish News

Broughton Post Office

22

April 2025
post office

Dear Ms Adams,

We're writing to let you know about some changes to the above Post Office.

For further information please visit our Consultation Hub via the link below:

Consultation Hub – Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6HQ

It would be helpful if you could share this link through your social media channels and with any local groups or organisations within the community to help our customers and your constituents understand what is happening.

Customer posters will also be displayed in branch.


Yours sincerely

Audra Mirjah-Clarke
National Consultation Manager

Parish Council News

20

April 2025
pcnews

Duddon Parish Council News

Community Led Plan

To help the Parish Council know what you, the community, expects from us, we have in place a ‘Community Led Plan’. This is very useful regarding applying for and funding different local projects. The current plan is rather out of date and would benefit from some new volunteers and fresh ideas about where we can make positive changes in the community. We need your input and if you would like to get involved please get in touch.

Charter Day

A reminder that our thoughts are already turning to August 1st and Charter Day, an important day in the Parish calendar and that this year we are considering expanding the event and inviting stall holders to attend the celebrations. We have had some interest, but believe there is the potential for it to be bigger and better. If you would like to get involved please get in touch.

Playground

We are looking for a small group of parents, grandparents, carers, childminders who use the playground at Wilson Park, and have ideas about how it can be improved and the equipment upgraded for toddlers and younger children. The Parish Council is responsible for the park and there is funding that we can apply for, but you have the experience to identify the changes that are needed. This is an opportunity to improve the park and make it more inclusive for the very youngest in our community. If you would like to get involved please get in touch.

Potholes

Please keep reporting potholes. This can be done by going towww.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk and clicking on ‘Streets, roads and pavements.’ The more frequently they are reported, the better.

Thanks

We would like to pass on our huge thanks to Jane Rousseau, Elaine Wright and the Meals on Wheels team who after 5 years are passing the baton on to Claire, Kellie and Anna at the Square Café. Your dedication and contribution to the community has been greatly appreciated.

The next Parish Council Drop In will be 10.45 – 12 noon on Tues 13th May at The Square Café.

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