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 |
Steph Cordon, MASCG Chair and Director of Thriving Communities for Westmorland and Furness Council, reflects on what went well at the 2025 Fair, one of the busiest and safest in recent years, and what the agencies involved in the MASCG can do to improve the response to next year's Fair.
Appleby Horse Fair's Police Gold Commander, Detective Superintendent Dan St Quintin, reflects on the successful conclusion of the police operation for the 2025 Fair and the lessons learned for improving the police response at next 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 Steph Cordon- Westmorland and Furness Council - Director of Thriving Communities 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 Steph, 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
MASCG Chair and Gold Command reflect on lessons learned from last year's Fair and discuss plans for 2025
Westmorland and Furness Council's Director of Thriving Communities and Chair of the Multi-Agency Strategic Coordinating Group (MASCG), Steph Cordon and Appleby Horse Fair's Gold Command, Detective Superintendent Dan St Quintin, reflect on lesson learned from last year and plans for the 2025 Fair.
This video was recording as an introduction for those attending the pre-Fair public meeting held in Appleby on Wednesday 14 May.
The meeting gave residents and visitors an opportunity to give feedback and put questions to representatives of all the agencies involved in the MASCG, including MASCG Chair, Steph Cordon, Appleby Horse Fair's Gold Command, Detective Superintendent Dan St Quintin and Cumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner, David Allen.
If you were unable to attend the meeting and would like to get in touch, please contact the Eden Community Development Team by email at eden.areasupport@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk