Highways England are undertaking a non-statutory public consultation which opened on 16^th May 2019 and is due to end on 11^th July 2019.  If you haven’t already shared your views with Highways England either,

• In person at one of the consultation meetings
• On-line
• By Email
• By Post

Then please join us at an open meeting at the Village Hall on Tuesday 2^nd July 2019 between 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

We will have large maps showing the proposed routes, brochures to review and forms that can be filled out on the night.   We will also document any questions that you have and forward these to Highways England.

Kirkby Thore Parish Council

Stagecoach have just given us the good news that they will be operating the 563 Appleby – Penrith service until at least September 2021, provided that passenger numbers continue to do well. Thank you to everyone who already uses the 563; new users are most welcome to join them. Details of the 563 bus service are available on www.cumbria.gov.uk/buses/eden

Each parish council prepares and Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) each year.  Kirkby Thore Parish Council is required to do this.  Our formal period for the inspection of the AGAR commences on the 17th of June 2019 and ends on the 26th of July 2019.  All documentation associated with this exercise can now be viewed on the financial information page of our website.  If you would like anymore information please contact the Parish Clerk, Lindsay Nicholson.

Navigate to as many checkpoints as you can in 2 hours.  The route is entirely on tarmac lanes and suitable for all abilities.  The event will start at the Stag Inn, Dufton on Tuesday 2nd of July 2019 at 5.30pm.  For more details click here.