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Ulverston Town Council Office, County Square, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 7LZ
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The council is responsible for the maintenance of public green space in Ulverston at Gill Banks and Little Hoad. Gill Banks is the start of the Cumbria Way walk to Carlisle.
Gill Banks can be accessed from from the Gill in the centre of the town through the wood to fields leading on to Old Hall Road. Little Hoad is the green space below Hoad and can be accessed from Chittery Lane
A volunteer group has been formed called the Gill Banks Action Group to support the work of the council in keeping Gill Banks maintained through pruning and planting and letting the town council know when any works need to be attended to. Recently the council has installed new fencing and repaired the pavement on the top path
The GBAG group meet in the Old Friends pub on Soutergate If you would like to be involved in any way, please contact the town clerk on 585778.
Ulverston Town Council has provisionally secured funding through Westmorland and Furness Council to reduce the speed limit in the area to 20mph, to promote safer roads, reduce vehicle noise and enhance the environment for more walking and cycling. You can comment online here There will also be an opportunity to share views with the… Continue Reading about Ulverston 20mph speed limit proposals- have your say
Ulverston hosts a number of celebrated festivals and events throughout the year. The 2026 Festivals & Events leaflet is now available to view HERE and in the ‘Visiting Ulverston’ section of our website, under ‘Leaflets’. You can find more information about festivals, events and what’s happening in Ulverston via the Choose Ulverston and Ulverston News… Continue Reading about Ulverston Festivals, Heritage & Attractions Leaflet 2026