Seascale Councillors' Public Engagement

22/12/2025

Good evening all. Sharing this advert on behalf of Seascale Parish Council. Please direct any enquiries to either the email of the clerk or get in touch with one of your councillors to provide your details if you’d be interested in volunteering.

Many thanks.

Councillor Zöe O’Hanlon

16/12/2025

Good evening everyone. A further sink hole update for you all.

There is another late night of works planned tonight to fix the sink hole. We believe residents in the locale of the works will be informed.

We understand that United Utilities are extending the work area however this will not be beyond the fenced site so the carpark will still be operational.

We thank you for you patience and understanding whilst work continues.

This post is for information only and comments will be turned off.

Have a great evening.

Councillor Zöe O’Hanlon

16/12/2025

Good morning everyone. We have a sink hole update for you all.

United Utilities were onsite last night working on the sink hole. We believe that they did speak with residents in the vicinity to let them know they would be working on it.

We believe it may take most of the week to complete the works. As I receive more information, I will keep you all updated. Again, thank you for your patience whilst these works are being carried out.

Have a great day.

Councillor Zöe O’Hanlon

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15/12/2025

A notice of election has today been published for Seascale Parish Council, for the election of one parish councillor.

✉Nomination papers may be obtained from the offices of the Returning Officer, Cumberland Council, Allerdale House, New Bridge Road, Workington, CA14 3YJ, during the times stated below.

Nomination papers must be delivered to the above address between 10am and 4pm on any working day from the date of publication of this notice (excluding bank holidays) but no later than 4pm on Tuesday, 23 December 2025.

Please make an appointment to submit your nomination paper by contacting Electoral Services by email to [email protected] or telephone 0300 373 3730.

👉If the election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday, 22nd January 2026.

More information can be found at: https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/voting-and-elections/current-local-elections

14/12/2025

Good evening all, hope you have enjoyed the light works festival and all the other festivities happening in the village this weekend.

With regards to the sink hole in the shorefront carpark. We have an update from United Utilities. We believe the hole has been caused by a burst outflow pipe and councillors and United Utilities, along with the police and highways have been on scene throughout the day. The car park is currently closed. We have been advised that United Utilities will be clearing up the area and fencing off in the vicinity where the sink hole is over the course of tonight. This will hopefully allow the carpark to be reopened for tomorrow morning all being well. United utilities will then endeavour to make their repairs as soon as is possible following necessary assessments. We thank you for your patience whilst the car park is closed and will keep you informed of any updates as we are given more information and advice.

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Have a great evening and enjoy the remainder of the events tonight.

Councillor Zöe O’Hanlon.

07/11/2025

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲

𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐇 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐑
𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝟏𝟗𝟕𝟐 (𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝟖𝟕(𝟐))
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 (𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒) (𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓) 𝐑𝐔𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟔 (𝐑𝐔𝐋𝐄 𝟖 (𝟏))

1. There is a vacancy on the above-mentioned Council following the resignation of Councillor Louise Pegram.

2. A by-election to fill the vacancy must be held if, within 14 working days* from the date of the publication of this Notice, ten electors for the Parish (or Parish Ward) give notice, in writing requesting such an election to the Returning Officer.

3. The address of the Returning Officer is:
Returning Officer
Cumberland Council
Civic Centre
Carlisle
CA3 8QG

4. If no such notice is given, the Parish Council must fill the vacancy by co-option as soon as practicable after the period of 14 days.

Dated 7th November 2025

Signed_(electronically) ___MHBradley___________________________________(Locum Parish Clerk)

Address of Locum Parish Clerk
The Hollies
Little Broughton
Cockermouth
CA13 0XZ

*Working days exclude Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays

05/11/2025

Hi, Jane here. The agenda for tonight's meeting is on the website - here's the link.

25/10/2025

***UPDATE***
We have been told tonight that 5 councillors have submitted apologies for this meeting. As that means that only Cllrs Coltman and O'Hanlon are expected at the meeting, it will be inquorate, so will not be able to go ahead.
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There is an extraordinary meeting of Seascale Parish Council on 29th October at 7pm in the Methodist school room as usual. You can find the agenda on the Council website. The link is here.
Jane

23/10/2025

News today that there will be a bus starting in December that runs Whitehaven to Ravenglass and Ravenglass to Millom. The full route hasn't been confirmed yet, so watch this space. 🚍 Jane Coltman

🚌 Cumberland Go: connecting communities, one journey at a time. 🚌

Cumberland Council is excited to launch Cumberland Go — a new, community-focused public transport brand — bringing more bus routes, better connections, and greener travel options across our region! 🌿

Backed by £3.55 million in government funding, the initiative introduces a phased rollout of new and improved subsidised bus services starting this November.

✅ What’s happening:

Beginning 3 November 2025, Phase 1 will see new and enhanced services delivered by Reays and Stagecoach, including:

🚍 Maryport – Dearham Town ( )
🚍 Cockermouth – Maryport ( #68)
🚍 Workington – Carlisle ( #300)
🚍 Cleator Moor – West Cumberland Hospital ( #22)
🚍 Millom Town Service ( & #7)
…and more!

📅 Phase 2 launches 1 December 2025 – expanding routes across Carlisle, Anthorn, Wigton, Whitehaven, St Bees, Egremont, and Barrow.

📅 Phase 3 launches 5 January 2026 – connecting communities with Cumberland Infirmary, West Cumberland Hospital, Hadrian’s Wall, and local health centres.

These routes are vital for accessing work, education, healthcare, and leisure, giving people across Cumberland real alternatives to car travel while supporting a cleaner, healthier, and more connected future.

Find out more about Cumberland Go in the press release in the comments section or call the Highways Hotline on 0300 373 3736.

Let’s get Cumberland moving — together!

07/10/2025

Good evening all, Councillor O’Hanlon here. I very much apologise for the very late update, however…under advisement, a decision was made to defer the meeting until next Wednesday, the 15th October, to ensure the meeting was lawfully convened. I offered to let you all know and this offer was accepted. The notice will be posted into the notice board by one of our councillors, in good time in order to comply with the law and it is hoped that you will still be able to attend.

I will personally be there tomorrow evening to inform anyone who misses this post or indeed the notice on the board, of this update. For myself, I apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and hope you will understand the reasons for the rearrangement. I have included a copy of the agenda below as posted on the official Parish Council website.

Again, I would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

I will also share this post to G&S matters and Seascale Beach page, however if you do know anyone who likes to attend the meetings but isn’t on social media, I would be grateful if you could pass this information along. Thanks so much.

Cllr Zöe O’Hanlon

03/10/2025

Exciting event for the village. We look forward to welcoming Everyone Here back in December.

✨ SAVE THE DATE! ✨

📅 Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 December

🌟 SEASCALE LIGHTWORKS 🌟

We’re so excited to share that Lightworks is returning — and this year, it’s heading to Seascale! 🎉

The village will be transformed into a festive light wonderland across two magical days, filled with creativity, community and Christmas spirit.

Get involved
Keep an eye out for details on:
💡 Designing a light sculpture to take centre stage
🕯️ Joining our lantern parade
🎄 Crafting Christmas decorations to bring the magic home

Community workshop dates and times will be announced soon - but for now, mark 13 & 14 December in your diaries. You won’t want to miss this!



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