Council opening hours throughout Christmas
Some Westmorland and Furness Council offices will be closed over the Christmas and New Year Bank Holidays. Read the full list of Council opening hours during the festive period.
Skip, scaffolding and hoarding permits
How to apply for a skip, scaffolding, hoarding or fencing permit.
Skip permit
A skip permit allows you to place a skip on a:
- road
- grass verge
- pavement
- public footpath
Only registered skip hire companies can apply for a skip permit.
Apply for a skip permit
How much notice to give
Please give a minimum of 3 working days notice.
This is so we can carry out checks to make sure that the skip will not cause a danger or a significant obstruction to:
- road users
- people intending to carry out street works
Other information you need to provide
You also need to provide a copy of your public liability insurance documents, showing you have a minimum of £5 million of cover.
Application fee
Skip permit fees are available on the licence and permit fee page.
Contact us
For more information please email: streetworks.central@cumbria.gov.uk