Wigginton and Hopwas Parish Council

Grant funding from Lichfield District Council is helping a rural business bring a new onsite bakery to life. The historic Thorpe Estate, at Thorpe Constantine, was awarded £50,000 through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) to support the transformation of one of its heritage buildings into a new bakery space,

Lichfield District Council has confirmed it will deliver the Lichfield Food & Drink Festivals in 2026. The popular events will return as free, community-focused celebrations of local food, drink and makers, while providing a safe, welcoming and enjoyable experience for residents and visitors of all ages. The 2026 festivals will

Over 8,000 CHERRY TREES GIVEN TO TOWNS, VILLAGES, PARKS AND SCHOOLS ACROSS THE UK The 6 trees being planted at Hopwas Playing Field are some of the over 8,000 Japanese cherry trees – or Sakura in Japanese – given to the UK by Japan, and planted across the country in

Residents across Lichfield District can sign up in time for spring for a special scheme enabling children to play safely outside their homes. Play Streets allows residents to close their road to traffic for a couple of hours, creating a safe space for their children to have fun enjoying activities

Staffordshire County Council Highways have issued a temporary road closure notice for Hints Road, Hopwas on 30th January 2026 to carry out utility repair and maintenance works. For further details please see the link below: Causeway one.network

Lichfield District Council has supported a district farm with funding for equipment that will help improve rural track maintenance. Hollywell Farm Agricultural Ltd was awarded £9,800 through a grant from the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) and purchased a heavy-duty road roller and trailer. They will enable more efficient grading

Residents and families are invited to enjoy a wide range of free taster activity sessions at the official opening of the brand-new Lichfield Leisure Centre on Friday 9 January. Located on Curborough Road, the new centre offers state-of-the-art sport and fitness facilities, including a 25-metre swimming pool, indoor cycling studio,

Residents in Lichfield District and Tamworth Borough are invited to sign up or renew subscriptions to have their garden waste collected in 2026. The collections, by Lichfield District Council and Tamworth Borough Council’s Joint Waste Service, save residents from having to take their garden waste to the household waste recycling

Lichfield District Council has launched a new Stay Safe at Christmas campaign, offering residents free, practical advice to help them stay safe over the festive period, along with the chance to win some fantastic local prizes. Running throughout December and early January, the campaign provides easy-to-follow guidance on a wide

Staffordshire County Council have issued an emergency speed limit notice for Tollgate Lane, Comberford from 9th Dec 2025 to 20th Jan 2026 due to highway improvement works. For further details please see the link below: Causeway one.network