MASCG Community Engagement
The agencies and representatives of the MASCG are committed to engaging with local communities through regular public meetings, member led drop-in sessions and by attending local Parish Council meetings to provide updates and to answer questions. Details of upcoming meetings and drop-in sessions can be found below.
| Locality | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleby | Wednesday 13 May 2026 | 17:00 - 20:00 | Appleby Public Hall |
| Kirkby Stephen | Wednesday 22 April 2026 | 18:00 - 19:00 | Kirkby Stephen Library / Local Links |
| Appleby | Tuesday 14 April 2026 | 18:00 - 19:00 | Appleby Library |
| Brampton | Wednesday 18 March 2026 | 15:00 - 17:00 | Brampton Village Hall |
| Kirkby Stephen | Monday 16 February 2026 | 16:00 - 17:00 | Kirkby Stephen Library / Local Links |
| Appleby | Wednesday 28 January 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 | Appleby Library |
| Kirkby Stephen | Thursday 4 December | 14:00 - 15:00 | Kirkby Stephen Library / Local Links |
| Appleby | Monday 24 November 2025 | 17:30 - 18:30 | Appleby Library |
| Long Marton | Wednesday 15 October 2025 | 15:00 - 17:00 | Long Marton Institute |
Claire Notman, MASCG Chair and Senior Manager for Communities at Westmorland and Furness Council, looks ahead the 2026 Fair and the MASCG's plans to ensure the event is as safe as possible for all concerned.
Appleby Horse Fair's Police Gold Commander, Detective Superintendent Dan St Quintin, looks ahead to the planned police operation for the 2026 Fair and the lessons learned for improving the police response at last year's Fair.
Pre-Fair Public Drop-in Event
A pre-fair public meeting for this year’s Appleby Horse Fair will be held on Wednesday 13 May 2026 between 5pm and 8pm at Appleby Public Hall.
To improve engagement prior to this year’s gathering, agencies from the Multi-Agency Strategic Coordination Group (MASCG) are holding a community drop-in event.
This event will include opening speakers Claire Notman - Senior Manage for Communities at Westmorland and Furness Council and Chair of the MASCG and Detective Superintendent Dan StQuintin - Appleby Horse Fair Police Gold Command.
Following this there will be an opportunity for you to speak directly with Claire, Dan and a range of officers from Westmorland and Furness Council, Appleby Town Council, Cumbria Constabulary and other MASCG representatives.
These discussions are an opportunity for you to share your experiences of the Fair, offer any suggestions you have for positive change, and to ask any specific questions that you may have.
For more information, please contact Eden Community Development Team via email at Eden.AreaSupport@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk