Welcome to Wigton Town Council
Wigton is a historic market town in Cumbria, England, with roots stretching back to the 7th century. Its name originates from Wicga’s tun – with tun being Old English for a homestead or village – thought to reference an Anglo-Saxon leader named Wicga who settled here.
Once part of the old county of Cumberland, Wigton lies just beyond the edge of the Lake District, within the borough Allerdale. Nestled at the heart of the Solway Plain, it is beautifully positioned between the Caldbeck Fells and the Solway Coast. The town is well-connected, served by the Wigton railway station on the scenic Cumbrian Coast Line, and by the A596 road leading to Workington. Just twelve miles to the west lies the coastal town of Silloth-on-Solway, beyond the village of Abbeytown.
About the Town Council
Wigton Town Council consists of fifteen members, all local people living within three miles of the town’s boundary. It employs a Town Clerk, an Assistant Town Clerk along with a team of five groundsmen.
The Council is responsible for managing and maintaining a range of assets and amenities within Wigton, including Wigton Park, Barton Laws Playing Fields, Throstle Park, four children’s play areas (situated on residential housing estates), allotments and St Mary’s churchyard. As well as the woodland area at Speet Gill and the Millenium Walk, the seating areas on Water Street car park, bus shelters and public seats on various sites within the parish. Additionally, it operates and maintains the public toilets in the centre of town.
It is also responsible, in partnership with the adjoining Woodside and Waverton Parishes, for the operation of Wigton Cemetery.
The Town Council meets monthly and incorporates four committees: Staffing, Policy & Development Committee, Events Committee, Finance Committee, and Parks, Open Spaces & Allotments Committee.
The Council meets at 7pm on the second Wednesday of each month, except for the month of August. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Recent News
The latest news from Wigton Town Council
Wigton Town Council is aware of false information currently being circulated on social media alleging that the Council intends to deliberately “lay” Myxomatosis in order to cull rabbits.
This statement is completely untrue.
Wigton Town Council has never used Myxomatosis, has never considered using Myxomatosis and would never be involved in any such activity. Deliberately infecting rabbits with Myxomatosis would be ILLEGAL and wholly unacceptable.
For clarity, Myxomatosis is a virus. It is not something that can simply be “laid” around an area in the manner being suggested online. It also cannot be 'purchased' from DEFRA, as also suggested. This would be ILLEGAL.
Due to the increasing rabbit population and the damage being caused to land and allotment holders’ crops, the Council has arranged for a licensed pest controller to visit on Tuesday 26th May to assess the situation and provide professional advice regarding lawful and appropriate next steps.
We would respectfully ask residents not to spread misinformation or speculation online, particularly regarding serious allegations of illegal activity.
Any action taken by the Council will always be lawful, professional and carried out with appropriate advice and oversight.
The Council also welcomes residents querying or discussing its actions directly and we would be more than happy to speak with anyone who has concerns, either by email or by calling the Town Council office.
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🎉 Party in the Park is BACK! 🎉
We’re excited to confirm that Party in the Park returns on Saturday 29th August and we’re already busy behind the scenes making plans!
But we want to make this year bigger and better than ever… and that’s where you come in 👇
💡 Got ideas for entertainment?
🎶 Bands or performers you’d love to see?
🍔 Food stalls or activities for families?
Drop your suggestions in the comments — we’d love to hear them!
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Thank you to everyone who has completed the survey so far.
We’ve received some really valuable suggestions, which will help shape our 5-year plan.
There is still time to take part, the more feedback we receive, the more we can look at ways to improve the areas that Wigton Town Council is responsible for.
The link to the survey is:
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