This is the old website for the former Allerdale Borough Council which became Cumberland Council on 1 April 2023. We are currently in the process of moving content from this website to the Cumberland Council website so that it is all in one place. You may therefore notice that old pages you are used to using on this site, are being redirected to the Cumberland Council site. This former Allerdale Borough Council website will be switched off from 1 April 2025.
You can apply to us to have a scrap metal dealer licence. You must have a site or mobile dealer's licence.
There is more information on these licences and the possible fines for failing to adhere to the rules on the Gov.UK website .
Download the new applications form
Download the renewal application form
You can view the Scrap Metal dealer site and mobile licence holders on our public register .
On 1 April 2023 local government in Cumbria changed, with Cumberland Council providing all your council services.
Don't worry though, your bins will be emptied as normal, and you'll still be able to speak to the same team about any enquiries to do with things like council tax, benefits, planning or any other service.
Find out more about the changes.
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