Plumbland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Plumbland |
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 St. Cuthbert's Church, Plumbland |
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 Plumbland
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| Population | 341 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | NY149391 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WIGTON |
| Postcode district | CA7 |
| Dialling code | 016973 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Plumbland is a small village located in the Cumberland area of Cumbria, England. It's found in the north-west part of the county. This quiet village is only two miles away from the famous Lake District National Park. The Lake District is known for its amazing natural beauty. In 2011, about 341 people lived in Plumbland. The area around Plumbland, called its parish, also includes the smaller communities of Threapland, Parsonby, and Arkleby.
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How Plumbland is Governed
Plumbland is part of a larger area called a constituency. People in a constituency vote for someone to represent them in the UK Parliament. This person is called a Member of Parliament (MP). The MP speaks for the people in their area and helps make laws for the country.
Changes to Plumbland's Constituency
Before 2023, Plumbland was part of the Workington constituency. But in 2023, the boundaries of these areas changed. Plumbland is now part of a new constituency called Penrith and Solway.
Plumbland's New MP
In the General Election of 2024, Markus Campbell-Savours became the first MP for the new Penrith and Solway constituency. He now represents the people of Plumbland in Parliament.
Local Parish Council
Closer to home, Plumbland also has its own local government group. This is called the Plumbland Parish Council. It works together with the nearby village of Parsonby. The Parish Council helps make decisions about local issues that affect the village and its residents.
