County Borough of Carlisle
| City of Carlisle | |
|---|---|
| Area | |
| • 1901 | 2,025 acres (8.19 km2) |
| • 1931 | 4,488 acres (18.16 km2) |
| • 1961 | 6,092 acres (24.65 km2) |
| Population | |
| • 1901 | 45,840 |
| • 1931 | 57,304 |
| • 1971 | 71,580 |
| History | |
| • Created | 1835 (Municipal Corporations Act 1835) |
| • Abolished | 1974 (Local Government Act 1972) |
| • Succeeded by | City of Carlisle |
| Status | Municipal borough (1835–1914) County borough (1914–1974) |
| Government | |
| • HQ | Carlisle |
| • Motto | Be Just and Fear Not |
Coat of arms | |
Carlisle was, from 1835 to 1974, a local government district in the northwest of England, coterminate with Carlisle. In 1835, following the Municipal Corporations Act 1835, Carlisle was constituted a municipal borough of Cumberland, but was promoted to county borough status in 1914, within its boundaries taking over the functions of Cumberland County Council. The district was abolished on 31 March 1974 by the Local Government Act 1972.