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A fresh plea has gone out to ask volunteers to step forward and become town councillors.

A West Cumbrian town could be left without a council unless willing volunteers step forward soon. Two recent resignations from Aspatria Town council due to relocation and ill health, have left senior councillors worrying about the future. Acting Mayor Alan Maxwell said: “The council is nearly down to the lowest numbers that allow us to operate. “The town’s annual meeting will be held in May and he is hoping that some new blood ­— and especially some younger people ­— will lo...

A West Cumbrian town could be left without a council unless willing volunteers step forward soon. Two recent resignations from Aspatria Town council due to relocation and ill health, have left senior councillors worrying about the future. Acting Mayor Alan Maxwell said: “The council is nearly down to the lowest numbers that allow us to operate. “The town’s annual meeting will be held in May and he is hoping that some new blood ­— and especially some younger people ­— will lo...

Motorists look like “drunk-drivers” as they swerve to avoid potholes up to 12 inches wide. Aspatria’s acting mayor, Alan Maxwell, said the condition of some roads - and especially Station Road - is a disgrace. “Councillor [Kevin] Foy damaged his car and then took photos of potholes,” he told a meeting of Aspatria town council. “Some are four inches deep and 12 inches wide.” Mr Maxwell said the damage gets worse every day and will rapidly result in the whole road needing to...

Motorists look like “drunk-drivers” as they swerve to avoid potholes up to 12 inches wide. Aspatria’s acting mayor, Alan Maxwell, said the condition of some roads - and especially Station Road - is a disgrace. “Councillor [Kevin] Foy damaged his car and then took photos of potholes,” he told a meeting of Aspatria town council. “Some are four inches deep and 12 inches wide.” Mr Maxwell said the damage gets worse every day and will rapidly result in the whole road needing to...