Newbiggin-on-Lune facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Newbiggin-on-Lune |
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 A former chapel in Newbiggin-On-Lune |
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 Newbiggin-on-Lune
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| OS grid reference | NY704051 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | KIRKBY STEPHEN |
| Postcode district | CA17 |
| Dialling code | 015396 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Newbiggin-on-Lune is a small village located in Cumbria, England. For a long time, it was part of a historic area called Westmorland. The village is about 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of a town called Kirkby Stephen. It sits right on the main A685 route, which connects the towns of Brough and Tebay.
Near Newbiggin-on-Lune, you can find some interesting landmarks. To the north is the Smardale Gill Viaduct. A viaduct is like a long bridge that carries a road or railway over a valley or river. This one was once part of a railway line that is no longer used. To the south, you'll find the Howgill Fells. Fells are hills or mountains, and one of them, Green Bell, stands tall at 1,985 feet (605 metres).
How the Village is Governed
Understanding how Newbiggin-on-Lune is governed means looking at different levels of decision-making.
National Government
For national elections, Newbiggin-on-Lune is part of the Westmorland and Lonsdale area. This area elects a Member of Parliament (MP) to represent its people in the UK Parliament. Before this, it was part of the Penrith and The Border (UK Parliament constituency) area.
Local Government
When it comes to local services and decisions, the village is part of the Ravenstonedale Ward within the Eden District Council. It's also part of the Kirkby Stephen Ward for the larger Cumbria County Council. These councils help manage things like local roads, schools, and waste collection.
Parish Council
Newbiggin-on-Lune doesn't have its own separate local council, which is often called a parish council. Instead, it's part of the larger Ravenstonedale Parish Council. Parish councils are the smallest type of local government in England and usually deal with very local issues, like village halls or footpaths.
