Council Departments
If you are unfamiliar with local government you may find it useful to understand the role of local government and exactly what Carlisle City Council does.
| Cumbria County Council | Carlisle City Council | Parish and Town Councils |
| Adult Social Care | Collection of Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates | Maintenance of community buildings |
| Education | Environmental Health | Footpaths and car parks |
| Libraries | Housing | Public benches |
| Trading Standards | Local Plans & Planning Applications |
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| Youth Services | Parks and Green Spaces |
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| Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages | Public Conveniences |
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| Waste disposal | Sports and Recreation |
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| Highways | Arts and Museums |
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| Winter gritting | Waste Collection |
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| Parking enforcement |
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| Licensing |
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| Regeneration & Economic Development |
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| Tourism & Leisure |
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| Benefits |
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| Building Control |
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| Elections |
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| Bereavement Services |
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| Grounds Maintenance |
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| CCTV |
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| Property Ownership Records |
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Find out more on the County Council website
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| Find out more about Parish Councils |
Employees of the Council are known as 'Officers' and elected councillors are known as 'Members'. The Council employs officers to give advice, implement decisions and manage the day to day planning and management of the Council. A Code of Conduct governs the relationships between officers and Councillors.