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
Continue readingJob Opportunity – Parish Clerk Vacancy
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,
Continue readingParish Council Elections 4th May 2023
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
Continue readingVoter ID Information
Voter ID The UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at some elections. This new requirement will apply for the first time in England at the local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023. Which forms of ID can I
Continue readingStaffordshire Fire & Rescue Service Community Safety News
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
Continue readingNew Councillors Wanted! Election Special!
The villages of Hopwas, Wigginton and Comberford are represented by Wigginton and Hopwas Parish Council and have been since 1934. There are seven councillors who represent the council, although currently there are two vacancies. The council have particularly struggled to get representatives from Hopwas to stand as Parish Councillors and
Continue readingFamilies can discover Lichfield’s ‘Hideous History’ with half term Halloween tour
Visit Lichfield is inviting you to embrace the autumn season with your youngsters this October half term, on a Hideous History tour. The tour includes the grisly story of Lichfield’s Market Square and Guildhall Cells in a style most suitable for 6 to 11 year-olds, but everyone is welcome. Children
Continue readingLichfield District Council offers a Warm Space and raft of support to residents struggling with the cost of living
Residents in the Lichfield district worried about the cost of heating their homes are invited to a Warm Space that the council is making available. From Monday 3 October, the lounge area on the ground floor of District Council House in Frog lane will be open to people on weekdays,
Continue readingThe death of HM The Queen
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
Continue readingLichfield 2050
You may have seen on social media the LDC have launched a new campaign called ‘ Together We’ Lichfield District Council is committed to improving how it engages with residents, businesses and communities across the district to create a clear vision for the future. Through its ‘Together We…’ initiative the
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