Town Plan

Parish plans are community-led plans that set out a vision for the future of a parish and outline in an action plan how this can be achieved. Parish plans have an emphasis on action. The whole community is involved in thinking about the needs and aspirations of the parish, and the results feed into positive actions in an action plan. The action plan might include tasks that volunteers from the parish can achieve themselves, or schemes that require partnership working and grant funding.

The Silloth-on-Solway Town Plan has given the town the opportunity to express their views and concerns and we thank all the residents who responded for their contribution. It is thought that the process has been beneficial and that the Actions we have proposed will enable the Town to address the issues raised and provide ways in which the community can move forward.

To read and download a pdf copy of the Town Plan:-  Silloth Town Plan – compressed

Paper copies are available on request.  Email: townclerk@silloth-on-solway-tc.gov.uk

The Silloth-on-Solway Town Plan was formally adopted by the Town Council on 1st July 2024.

Below is a list of the key priorities which the Council will be focusing on first:-  

Accessibility

  1. Issue:  Improved access to West Beach is needed  Action:  Establish a new car park for West Beach and better access.
  2. Issue:  Lack of publicity for existing facilities – including West Beach, Grune Point etc  Action:  Promote the existing facilities locally and via the internet; Develop a Town Trails map; Better signage.

Sustainability

  1. Issue:  Care for the Green spaces in Silloth.  Action:  Continue the good work on green spaces in the Town and do more improvements.
  2. Issues: Improved signage, better upkeep of pavements and roads, and more information on walking routes around the town.  Acton:  Budget for improvements; Advocate for improvements to Cumberland Council; Provide more information on walking routes around the town

Wellbeing

  1. Issue:  Not enough social activities in Silloth. Action:  Advertise what is currently available.
  2. Issue:  More learning opportunities.  Action:  Investigate the possibility of providing Adult Education and recreational courses.

Transport

  1. Issue:  Reinstatement of bus services to Maryport and Skinburness. Action:  Talk with Cumberland Transport team and Stagecoach.
  2. Issue:  Cheaper, more frequent buses.  Action:  Talk with Cumberland Transport team and Stagecoach.

If you would like to get involved with the Town Plan, have any questions or feedback, then please get in touch.  We welcome your comments.

Wendy Jameson | Town Clerk | Silloth-on-Solway Town Council
5 Burnswark Terrace, Solway Street, Silloth, Cumbria, CA7 4EF
Tel: 016973 31128 | Mob: 0777 5686857 | Email: townclerk@silloth-on-solway.co.uk
Web: www.silloth-on-solway-tc.gov.uk