Find out more about the changes to our bin collections. You can also check your bin day with our online calendar and if we have missed collecting your waste, you can report it online.You can also find out how to report issues to us online such as if you haven't had a calendar or a new bin/box.
Easter waste collections and opening hours
In the week beginning, 22 April, all collections will be a day later with collections usually due on Friday 26 April being carried out on Saturday 27 April. Collections return to normal in the following week. Find out more.
Elections - May 2019
Find out more about the local elections on 2 May 2019, including how to register to vote, how to apply for a postal or proxy vote and who is standing for election. You can also see a full breakdown of the results in 2015. You can also find out about the European Parliament elections on 23 May 2019.
Current member vacancies
Below you will find details of any vacancies on borough and town or parish councils. This information was last updated on 22 October 2018.
Allerdale Borough Council vacancies
There is currently a vacancy for Warnell ward on borough council after the death of Cllr Duncan Fairbairn.
Download the Notice of Vacancy for Warnell ward
Cumbria County Council vacancies
The death of Cllr Duncan Fairbairn has also meant a vacancy has arisen at Cumbria County Council.
Download the Notice of Vacancy for the Cumbria County Council Thursby electoral division
Town and parish council vacancies
There are currently no councillor vacancies on any of the town and parish councils in Allerdale.
Advice for clerks managing a vacancy in a town or parish council
If you are a clerk and have a vacancy in your town or parish, find out what you need to do.