Wigginton and Hopwas Parish Council

Network Rail are carrying out works for Rail purposes on Syerscote Lane, Wigginton until 23rd August 2024 16:00. Details of the road closure can be found on the link below provided by Staffordshire County Council. https://one.network/?GB140009604  

On Thursday 9th May 2024 representatives from the Environment Agency attended the annual Parish Council meeting, they listened and advised residents on their flooding issues within the villages. The flood risk management website is below if you require any information regarding flooding: Flood risk management – Staffordshire County Council

HS2 are doing works on Watling Street Temporary traffic lights 18th-29th March 2024 Full closure 2nd – 7th April 2024 (24 hours) Please take care as HGV traffic to and from the quarry will be diverted in the Mile Oak direction

The Council has recently been made aware of the Parish Villages being impacted during the flooding with recent storms. Independent advice and emotional support is available from the National Flood Forum https://nationalfloodforum.org.uk/  who are a charity to help, support and represent people at risk of flooding. You may also find

Wigginton and Hopwas Parish Council NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCY  (Local Government Act 1972)  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a vacancy has arisen in the office of Councillor for the Hopwas Ward of the Parish of Wigginton and Hopwas. An election will be held to fill the vacancy if so requested

APPOINTMENT OF CLERK AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER Salary relative to experience in accordance with Local Authority Scale LC2 pro-rata – Part-time (12 hours per week) If you have a genuine interest in helping our forward thinking and energetic Council develop and deliver timely, quality, and innovative services to the local community,

Please see below the statement of persons nominated for election in Wigginton and Hopwas Parish. Statement of Persons Nominated 05.04.23 Hopwas ward have 4 nominated candidates for 4 seats and therefore this election is uncontested and these candidates will be duly elected. Wigginton ward have 5 nominated candidates for 3

Recently, there has been an increase in the number of house fires in Staffordshire, please see the attached safety messages. Home fire safety Chimney Log Burner