Welcome to Brampton Parish Council's Website.

Brampton is a small market town and civil parish within the City of Carlisle district of Cumbria, England about 9 miles (14 km) east of Carlisle and 2 miles south of Hadrian's Wall. It is situated off the A69 road which bypasses it. Brampton railway station, about a mile outside the town itself, is located on the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway. St Martin's Church is famous as the only church designed by the Pre-Raphaelite architect Philip Webb, and contains one of the most exquisite sets of stained glass windows designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones and executed in the William Morris studio.

We are proud of our town and hope you enjoy visiting it and our website!

*** JOB VACANCY ***

Brampton Parish Council are looking for an enthusiastic person who will enjoy serving the community of Brampton, liaising with the Parish Council office & working to a detailed structure.
The work is varied and interesting, being part of the team Brampton Parish Council employs to make Brampton a great place to live and work in.
The commencement date for employment is 1st April 2013 for an initial 1 year contract. The work includes the following:-

  1. Maintenance of parks, open spaces, children's play areas & other amenity areas within Brampton
  2. Maintenance of Brampton Cemetery

The work will cover an average of 21 hours per week over the year, with additional as required and would ideally suit a self-employed person with their own equipment to carry out the required work.
Additional grave-digging may be required dependent on applicant.
To obtain a full list of services required & any additional information please contact the Clerk.
Please apply in own handwriting detailing your experience, enclosing a CV and references to the Clerk.
Closing date for applications 22nd February 2013.
Interviews to be held w/c 4th March 2013.

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