Welcome to Bolton
Bolton is an English civil parish within the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness
The ancient village of Bolton lies on a hill above the River Eden in the picturesque Eden Valley in Cumbria. The small, friendly village is four miles west of the historic market town of Appleby-in-Westmorland, and 11 miles east of the larger, equally historic market town of Penrith. It is minutes off the A66, and 15 minutes away from the M6 and a mainline station.
Contact Information
- Phone
- 07709599650
- Mobile
- 07709599650
- Address
- Townhead Farmhouse Melmerby
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 1HN
Forthcoming Meetings
News
Newsletter March 2026
Bolton Parish Council Newsletter – October 2025
This newsletter tells us anything new happening in bolton and what is happening soon
Quick Links
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Past Council Meetings
See the most recent full council meetings including agendas, minutes and supporting documents
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Finance
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts.
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Governance & Policies
Find documents published by the council, including data policies, statutory documents and more.
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Report an Issue (Westmorland and Furness District Council) (opens in a new tab)
Submit issues to the relevant local authority, such as potholes, missed bin collections and more.
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The Village
Discover the services that we provide to residents, as well as signposting to local groups, societies and activities.
People
Bill Ingham
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cllr.
bill. ingham@ boltonparish. gov. uk - Councillor
Peter Smith
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cllr.
peter. smith@ boltonparish. gov. uk - Councillor
Walter Head
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cllr.
walter. head@ boltonparish. gov. uk - Councillor
Council and Staff Figures
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Area Information
Stats
| Population Estimate | 478 |
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| Unitary Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Postcode District | CA16 6xx |
| Dialling Code | 017683 |
| Police Force | Cumbria Police Force |
| Fire Authority | Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service |
| Health Area | NHS North Cumbria CCG |