Ulverstown Town Council Website

About us at Ulverston Town Council

About Your Council

Ulverston Town Council is the administrative body that looks after the various elected Councillors that represent you on a day-to-day basis. With eighteen Councillors on the Council, all of whom serve a period of four years, the organisation ensures that Ulverstonians are listened to both by South Lakeland District Council and Cumbria County Council.

The Town Council

Ulverston Town Council has eighteen Councillors elected for a period of four years. Councillors are elected from six wards in the town; these are Town Ward, Central Ward, North Ward, South Ward, East Ward and West Ward. These wards are also used to elect Councillors to South Lakeland District Council (SLDC).

Ulverston Town Council has six statutory Committees, covering its responsibilities; these are the Finance & Grants Committee, Allotments Committee, Emergency Committee, Charter Committee, Publicity Committee and Appreciation Certificate Selection Committee. Meetings of the full Council normally take place twice a month.

We are here to represent the people of Ulverston and we strongly listen to concerns and either deal with them ourselves or liaise with either South Lakeland District Council or Cumbria County Council. Additionally we have Councillors appointed as representatives on various outside bodies, working for the benefit of the local community.

Ulverston Town Council is currently aiming towards Quality Council Status which would visibly enhance and improve the role of the Town Council for the overall benefit of Ulverston. The Town Council was formerly a Borough Council prior to the local government reorganisation in 1974, after which most important responsibilities were transformed to South Lakeland District Council. Our main aim for attaining Quality Council Status is to regain some of these former responsibilities and broaden our service delivery to Ulverston.

A Message From The Town Mayor

During my long political career I have had many privileges and positions, but none has given me the pride and honour that I now feel, being the Mayor of a marvellous town like Ulverston. I promise to do everything in my power to uphold the fine reputation of this magnificent town.

My hope is to raise as much money as possible for local charities with some going to the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment which has recently been endowed with the Freedom of Ulverston. I know that my fellow councillors and friends will help me to achieve this ambition.

I have chosen as my Consort, my husband of 55 years, Allan and I know that with his support I will be able to fulfil my duties.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of West Ward in which we live, for electing me and the population of Ulverston for their enthusiastic support.

If you are contemplating a visit to Ulverston, please don’t hesitate. You will find a wealth of different experiences for you to enjoy. We have many festivals throughout the year and you will receive the warmest welcome in the country.

Councillor Pat Jones
Town Mayor