Statement from the Chair of the Council, Cllr Carol Croft following the death of the Queen: It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. On behalf of Wigginton and Hopwas Parish Council, we wish to express our gratitude for a lifetime of dedicated
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Lichfield city centre development digital survey
Lichfield District Council are currently seeking residents’ opinions before approaching architects, designers and businesses to build detailed plans for the redevelopment of the Birmingham Road and Frog Lane areas of the city. Design consultancy Create Streets has been appointed to run an innovative, interactive digital survey to ask the people
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Introducing the Anne Robson Helpline – if you or someone close to you is dying, you can talk to us. At the Anne Robson Trust we aim to be there to listen to anyone who faces dying or the imminent death of someone they care about. We know that facing
Continue readingLichfield District Council – Street trading policy consultation
We are consulting on some proposed changes to our street trading policy and we would be grateful for your views. The purpose of the street trading policy is to ensure regulation and allow us to accommodate street trading and events which complement existing businesses, provide protection for residents as well
Continue readingQueen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022
This year sees her Majesty The Queen become the first British Monarch to reach the milestone of a 70-year reign. An extended Bank Holiday from Thursday 2 June to Sunday 5 June 2022 will provide the nation with an opportunity to come together and celebrate this historic occasion. Communities across
Continue readingGetin2it this half term
From soft archery and dance, through to parkour and boxing, there’s lots on offer for young people in Lichfield and Burntwood this February half term. Lichfield District Council’s Active Lichfield team has launched its Getin2it spring half term programme, featuring a variety of active sessions to keep holiday boredom at
Continue readingResidents asked to give their view on Beacon Park changes
Survey launched to gather ideas on re-developing Beacon Park golf course area Lichfield District Council would like to hear from the local community about new uses for 20 acres of Beacon Park. The current golf, foot and disc courses are attracting less than 8,000 usages each year – around 20
Continue readingSupport the Community Governance Review
Local opinions sought on parish arrangements in Wigginton and Hopwas. We are supporting/working with Lichfield District Council on their review of community governance arrangements which is looking at current and future parish level provision across Lichfield District. Lichfield District Council has launched a consultation open to all residents, businesses, community
Continue readingNew Year, Take it up a gear… Take your business to the next level in 2022!
Join us for a wide range of webinars, workshops and seminars covering a diverse range of specialist subjects that are of wide appeal to SMEs. The campaign will also provide access to: The Small Business Grant Scheme, offering fund of up to £10k Hospitality and Leisure sector specific grant funding and
Continue readingWigginton and Hopwas Parish Council are launching a campaign to encourage people to consider standing as a councillor.
Two seats on Wigginton and Hopwas Parish Council are currently vacant. The Parish Council is the smallest of the three councils covering the villages of Wigginton, Hopwas and Comberford and provides services specifically for the Parish – including recreation grounds & play areas, the war memorial, some grass cutting and
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