As the annual Appleby Fair approaches, public drop-in sessions are being held by Cumbria Police, South Lakeland District Council and Cumbria County Council.
Community Action Group meetings (CAGs) are being held across Eden in the lead up to Appleby Horse Fair to give people the opportunity to discuss any issues arising in their community, relating to the Fair.
Gypsies and Travellers who stopped on the A685 prior to the Horse Fair last year are being advised that in 2019 certain areas will be closed to all camping - including motor vehicles, trailers and horse-drawn vehicles
Fair-goers who bring trailers (towed caravans) are being asked to plan their journey to the 2019 Appleby Horse Fair carefully and to not arrive too soon.
A Gypsy and Traveller ‘Cultural Evening’ is to be held in Kirkby Stephen later this month aimed at helping to build links and better understanding between traveller and settled communities.