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Council - Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 2.00 pm

May 12, 2026 at 2:00 pm Council View on council website

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Profile image for Councillor Andrew Semple
Councillor Andrew Semple Chair of Council Labour Cockermouth South
Profile image for Councillor Gillian Troughton
Councillor Gillian Troughton Vice-Chair of Council Labour Howgate
Profile image for Councillor Trevor Allison
Councillor Trevor Allison Conservative Dalston and Burgh
Profile image for Councillor Robert Betton
Councillor Robert Betton Independent Botcherby
Profile image for Councillor Barbara Cannon
Councillor Barbara Cannon Financial Planning and Assets Portfolio Holder Labour St Michaels
Profile image for Councillor Dr Helen Davison
Councillor Dr Helen Davison Leader of the Green Group Green Party Belah
Profile image for Councillor Roger Dobson
Councillor Roger Dobson Liberal Democrats Corby and Hayton
Profile image for Councillor Michael Eldon
Councillor Michael Eldon Labour Cleator Moor West
Profile image for Councillor Gareth Ellis
Councillor Gareth Ellis Conservative Wetheral
Profile image for Councillor Jeanette Forster
Councillor Jeanette Forster Labour Hillcrest and Hensingham
Profile image for Councillor Mark Fryer
Councillor Mark Fryer Leader of the Council Labour St Johns and Great Clifton
Profile image for Councillor Abdul Harid
Councillor Abdul Harid Labour Belle Vue
Profile image for Councillor Martin Harris
Councillor Martin Harris Labour Dearham and Broughton
Profile image for Councillor Mike Hawkins
Councillor Mike Hawkins Independent Mirehouse
Profile image for Councillor Lisa Hinton
Councillor Lisa Hinton Deputy Leader (Statutory) and Adult Social Care Portfolio Holder Labour Currock
Profile image for Councillor Mike Johnson
Councillor Mike Johnson Leader of the Conservative Group Conservative Thursby
Profile image for Councillor Linda Jones-Bulman
Councillor Linda Jones-Bulman Independent Cleator Moor East and Frizington
Profile image for Councillor Bob Kelly
Councillor Bob Kelly Environment and Planning Portfolio Holder Labour Millom
Profile image for Councillor Sally Lansbury
Councillor Sally Lansbury Labour Keswick
Profile image for Councillor Elaine Lynch
Councillor Elaine Lynch Lifelong Learning and Development Portfolio Holder Labour Wigton
Profile image for Councillor John Mallinson
Councillor John Mallinson Conservative Houghton and Irthington
Profile image for Councillor Tony Markley
Councillor Tony Markley Conservative Solway Coast
Profile image for Councillor Carni McCarron-Holmes
Councillor Carni McCarron-Holmes Labour Maryport North
Profile image for Councillor Justin McDermott
Councillor Justin McDermott Public Health and Communities Portfolio Holder Labour Harraby North
Profile image for Councillor Graham Minshaw
Councillor Graham Minshaw Labour Egremont North and St Bees
Profile image for Councillor Mike Mitchelson
Councillor Mike Mitchelson Conservative Brampton
Profile image for Councillor David Moore
Councillor David Moore Conservative Gosforth
Profile image for Councillor Lucy Patrick
Councillor Lucy Patrick Labour Harraby South
Profile image for Councillor Bill Pegram
Councillor Bill Pegram Labour Maryport South
Profile image for Councillor Jill Perry
Councillor Jill Perry Green Party Bothel and Wharrels
Profile image for Councillor Tim Pickstone
Councillor Tim Pickstone Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group Liberal Democrats Longtown
Profile image for Councillor Sam Pollen
Councillor Sam Pollen Labour Egremont
Profile image for Councillor Andy Pratt
Councillor Andy Pratt Conservative Millom Without
Profile image for Councillor Anne Quilter
Councillor Anne Quilter Vibrant and Healthy Places Portfolio Holder Labour Morton
Profile image for Councillor Denise Rollo
Councillor Denise Rollo Sustainable, Resilient and Connected Places Portfolio Holder Labour Harrington
Profile image for Councillor Christopher Southward
Councillor Christopher Southward Digital Connectivity and Security Portfolio Holder Labour Denton Holme
Profile image for Councillor Stephen Stoddart
Councillor Stephen Stoddart Independent Moss Bay and Moorclose
Profile image for Councillor Kevin Thurlow
Councillor Kevin Thurlow Independent Aspatria
Profile image for Councillor Helen Tucker
Councillor Helen Tucker Green Party Cockermouth North
Profile image for Councillor Brian Wernham
Councillor Brian Wernham Liberal Democrats Stanwix Urban
Profile image for Councillor Emma Williamson
Councillor Emma Williamson Deputy Leader (Non-Statutory) and Children's Services, Family Wellbeing and Housing (Statutory Lead Member for Children's Services) Portfolio Holder Labour Kells and Sandwith
Profile image for Councillor Chris Wills
Councillor Chris Wills Liberal Democrats Upperby

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet Tuesday 12-May-2026 14.00 Council.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack Tuesday 12-May-2026 14.00 Council.pdf

Additional Documents

Appointment to Committees and Panels 2026-27.pdf
Representatives on Outside Bodies Appendix.pdf
2026. Constitution and Scheme of Delegation.pdf
Calendar of meetings Report.pdf
Appendix calendar of meetings.pdf
Representatives on Outside Bodies Report.pdf