Alston Local Links is one of the nine local links offices in Cumbria which deliver services locally to the community. Local links services are provided through a partnership formed between the county's six district councils, Cumbria County Council, the Lake District National Park, the Police and the Primary Care Trust.
Alston Local Links situated in Alston Town Hall provides library, tourist information and access to Council services. They provide the following services:
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Library services
- Contact centre for Eden District Council's services
- Tourist information on what to see and do around Alston and the North Pennines, the Eden Valley, Cumbria, Lake District, County Durham and Northumberland.
- Local Transport Information.
- Details on local and regional events
- Local accommodation booking and 'book a bed ahead' service.
- A wide range of books and maps
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RADAR toilet keys.
- Access: Wheelchair accessible and WC at the side of the Town Hall.
- Purchase of local fishing licences.
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Conference Venue Booking service
- Community information.
- Public internet access
- Colour photocopying, laminating, binding, scanning and fax services.
- Town Hall room bookings with video conferencing facilities
Alston Local Links opening times:
Summer Opening Times (15 March - 18 October)
- Monday and Tuesday: 9.30am to 5pm
- Wednesday and Thursday: 10am to 5pm
- Friday and Saturday: 9.30am to 5pm
- Sunday: 10am to 4pm
Winter Opening Hours (18 October - 21 March)
- Monday and Friday : 10am to 5pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday: 10am to 3pm
- Sunday: Closed
For Further information
- Email: alstonlocallinks@eden.gov.uk
- Address: Alston Local Links, Town Hall, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3RF
- Telephone 01434 382244
- Fax: 01434 382255
