Welcome to Sedbergh
Sedbergh is an English civil parish within the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness
Sedbergh Parish Council is committed to maintaining and enhancing the attractiveness and vitality of the Parish, investing in the fabric of the town and the community, encouraging development of local employment and housing opportunities. The Council represents the electorate at the most local level and is empowered under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972 to incur expenses for any purpose that is in the interests of its residents.
The Council’s expenditure is attributed to various financial commitments to support its function, along with maintenance of local assets (owned or leased). These include (though not exhaustive) Joss Lane and Loftus Hill car park, public toilets on Main Street, the playing field/park on Howgill Lane and Queen’s Garden.
Contact Information
- Address
- Sedbergh Parish Council
72a Main Street
Sedbergh
Cumbria
LA10 5AD - Opening times
- 9am to 3pm (flexible hours)
Monday to Thursday
Forthcoming Meetings
News
Council Business
Sedbergh Parish Annual (Electors) Meeting 2026
The Parish Annual Meeting is to be held at the Committee Room, The People's Hall, Howgill Lane, Sedbergh on Thursday 14 May 2026, commencing at 7pm
Climate
Radio 4 Living and Light
Sedbergh Parish Council were pleased to take part in Radio 4's recent article on Living and Light - featured on Sunday 21 December 2025. The Parish Council were invited to speak, following their project to improve street lighting in collaboration with The Friends of the Lake District.
Council Business
Sedbergh Parish Council Vacancy
Interested in helping your community - consider becoming a local Councillor. Sedbergh Parish Council currently has two vacancies and they wish to co-opt. The closing date is 26 January 2026.
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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Finance & Governance
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts.
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Policy & Procedure
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 (Westmorland and Furness Council) (opens in a new tab)
Submit issues to the relevant local authority, such as potholes, missed bin collections and more.
People
Claire Furness
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claire. furness@ sedberghparishcouncil. gov. uk - Parish Councillor
Mark Crawford
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mark. crawford@ sedberghparishcouncil. gov. uk - Parish Councillor
Douglas Thomson
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douglas. thomson@ sedberghparishcouncil. gov. uk - Parish Councillor
Roger Sedgwick
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cllr.
roger. sedgwick@ sedberghparishcouncil. gov. uk - Parish Councillor
Kevin Lancaster
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kevin. lancaster@ sedberghparishcouncil. gov. uk - Parish Councillor
Council and Staff Figures
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Area Information
Stats
| Population Estimate | 2930 |
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| Unitary Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Postcode District | LA10, LA6, LA8, CA10, CA17 |
| Dialling Code | 01539 |
| Police Force | Cumbria Police Force |
| Fire Authority | Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service |
| Health Area | NHS Morecambe Bay CCG |