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.
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🎉 Have Your Say on Events in Wigton! 🎉
Do you enjoy attending local events? Do you have ideas for new activities, improvements, or ways to make community events even better?
Wigton Town Council would love to hear from you!
We are looking for members of the public to join our Events Committee and help shape the future of events in our town. Whether you have lots of experience organising events or simply want to share your ideas and feedback, we'd be delighted to welcome you.
This is a great opportunity to:
✅ Share your thoughts on existing events
✅ Suggest new ideas and activities
✅ Help make events more enjoyable for everyone
✅ Play an active role in your local community
The Events Committee meets around six times per year, but there is no requirement to attend every meeting. Meetings are usually held in the early evening, after 5pm, to make it easier for those who work to get involved.
We want our events to reflect what the people of Wigton want, so your views really do matter.
If you are interested in getting involved, please get in touch by email or by sending us a message through Facebook.
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Please note: Grants are available for projects that directly benefit the residents and community of Wigton. Unfortunately, applications for projects outside the town or those that cannot demonstrate a clear benefit to Wigton residents are unlikely to meet the criteria for funding.
💡 Community Grants Available! 💡
Did you know that Wigton Town Council offers grants and donations of up to £1,000 to local organisations, community groups and charities whose projects benefit the residents of Wigton?
Whether you're looking to improve local facilities, run community events, support residents, enhance the environment, or deliver activities that make a positive difference in Wigton, we may be able to help.
Please note that grants are not available to for-profit organisations or for activities intended to generate private profit.
If you have a project that will benefit the people of Wigton, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information and an application form, please contact Wigton Town Council or visit our website. ... See MoreSee Less
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