Cllr Simone Faulkner
Mayor
Millom Town Council
Millom Town Council was formed in 1974 when the parish boundaries changed from Cumberland.
We have 15 Ward Councillors who meet on the last Wednesday of every month to discuss current topics, finance and planning issues. The meetings are chaired by the Chair of the Town Council, who serves for one year.
Millom Town Council are responsible for Millom and Haverigg Parks and Public Toilets, Haverigg Foreshore and the Beach Cafe, Earl St and Lincoln St Allotments.
Millom Town Council will be liaising with public bodies and organisations to consider the Council’s involvement in providing services and resources.
| Days of week | Open hours |
| Friday | 09:00 – 12:00 |
|---|---|
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 12:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 12:00 |
© Millom Town Council. All rights reserved
Could you please complete the details below so we can forward them to Councillor Simone Faulkner, Mayor of Millom?
Bus times can be found at https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-transport/bus-service/public-transport-maps or traveline.info or by phoning: 0871 200 22 33 or via the Cumberland App. There is also a Cumberland Customer Service Help Desk in the Millom Library Hub.
Opening Times
Monday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday – Wednesday Closed
Thursday – Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday Closed
Town Clerk 01229 772340
MTC Emergency Phone Number: 07599 176735
Cumberland Highways 0300 373 3736
Cumberland Authority 0300 373 3730
United Utilities 0845 746 2200
Environment Agency Flood Line 0845 9881188
Loss of Electric 0800 195 4141
Water Supply/Drains 0345 672 3723
Born in Stepps, Glasgow, Scotland
Moved at the age of 12 to Ashford, Kent
Attending school and College there
First job was a junior position for the Town Council in Ashford
Married and had my first child
Moved to the Lake District in 1982
Living and working locally in Haverigg
My Father is from Scotland
My Mother is from Haverigg
Married and had my two other children
Had a Fish and Chip shop in Millom with my husband
I also had my own business in Millom…The Wool Shop
I went to work in the care industry for about 11years
Moving on to work up the Lakes
From there, I went to work at Millom Infants School, where I completed my NVQ for a teaching assistant. I became the Care Taker for 12 years.
I retired from this employment.
Charity Work has always been my passion, and after retiring,g this gave me more time to dedicate to it.
I was the secretary of Millom Royal British Legion for 10 years
I decided to set up a Veterans Breakfast Club once a month, and this is still successfully running and moving into its 13th year
Secretary……… Millom Royal British Legion
Millom Veterans Breakfast Club
Butterfly Charity
Millom Town councillor
Deputy Mayor 2024
Deputy Mayor 2025.
I was born and raised in Stretford, Manchester. I have had a career in Engineering for 43 years, culminating in 29yrs at Sellafield achieving the role of Head of Engineering for Nuclear Ventilation. I have lived in Millom for 34 years which I have made my home.
Member of the Millom Judo Mackwai Club. (past)
Member of Millom Cricket Club. (past)
Secretary of Millom Community Action Group
Member of the Millom and Haverigg Together CIC group
Member of the Millom and Haverigg Resilience Group
Working with residents on local issues.
Working to improve the environment in the community
Working to improve the facilities for the youth in the community
Co-opted May 2024
Elected MTC Chair May 2025
Born in Ellesmere Shropshire and raised in the Somme France. I have worked in education for 41 years. I have lived in Haverigg for 24 years and taught at Millom School as Head of Arts for 16 years. Then I taught French both in Millom School and the Primary Schools in Millom.
Trustee at the Beggars Theatre. Millom School- Governor Member of the Haverigg Resident Association. Member of PPG (Patient Participation Group) Waterloo House surgery. Member of the Millom and Haverigg Together CIC group. Volunteer for the Veterans Breakfast Club.
Working with residents on local issues. Working to improve the environment in the community Litter picking. Monitoring flower beds along the sea walls.
Co-opted September 2019 Deputy Mayor June 2022 Re-elected May 2023 Mayor 2023 Mayor 2024 Mayor 2025
I was invited to join the Millom Town Deal Board in 2023, and I am currently Chair of the Communication and Engagement Sub- Group. We aim to maximise community engagement by sharing essential updates as the projects begin to take shape. I believe the Millom Town Deal will bring not only changes but also a great deal of opportunities for this community.
Parking
Text: Cumberland Council manages or owns the car parks in Millom. Information, including parking fees and payment of fines, is available on their website www.cumberland.gov.uk, or you can telephone them on 0300 373 3730
This text is to accompany all of the Cumberland Authorities
There is also a Cumberland Customer Service Help Desk in the Millom Library Hub. Opening Times
Monday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday – Wednesday Closed
Thursday – Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday Closed
Bin collections are covered by Cumberland Council. Please visit:
https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/bins-recycling-and-street-cleaning/waste-collections or via the Cumberland App. There is also a Cumberland Customer Service Help Desk in the Millom Library Hub. Opening Times
Monday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday – Wednesday Closed
Thursday – Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday Closed
The Highways authority for Millom is Cumberland Council. To report a fault by phone, call the Highways Department. On 0300 373 3736 via the following weblink:
https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-transport or via the Cumberland Council App. There is also a Cumberland Customer Service Help Desk in the Millom Library Hub. Opening Times
Monday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday – Wednesday Closed
Thursday – Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday Closed
APRIL 30TH: Methodist Church meeting room
MAY 28TH: Methodist Church meeting room
JUNE 25TH: Methodist Church meeting room
JULY 30TH: Methodist Church meeting room
All meetings will commence at 07.00pm unless otherwise stated on
the agenda.
