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Town Councillors

A Town Councillors role is varied and includes: Acting as a representative for residents and bringing their views to the Council’s decision making process both on matters relating to Town Council services and on general issues affecting the town. Participating…

Wigton Cemetery

Wigton Cemetery is situated on the northwest edge of Wigton and is maintained by the three parishes of Wigton, Waverton and Woodside. At the centre is a splendid mausoleum in memory of the Banks family of Wigton. Curator (Ruth Carr)…

Gallery

Here are several gallery photos taken by residents of Wigton. If you would like to display your photo in this gallery, please send your photo to us.

Meeting Dates

Wigton Town Council meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Market Hall, with the meeting starting at 7pm and generally finishing around 9pm To see the agendas for forthcoming Council meetings, follow this link, and to see…

Agendas

All council meetings are held with a set agenda and minutes to record the meetings. The public are welcome to attend meetings and to ask questions or make comments during the public forum.

Minutes

All council meetings are held with a set agenda and minutes to record the meetings. The public are welcome to attend meetings and to ask questions or make comments during the public forum.

Audits

The Council’s finance is developed on an annual basis & sets out what the Council intends to spend on particular services for the year ahead. The Council’s finance is informed by the Council Strategy & is funded largely by Council…

Budgets

The Council’s finance is developed on an annual basis & sets out what the Council intends to spend on particular services for the year ahead. The Council’s finance is informed by the Council Strategy & is funded largely by Council…

Finance

The Council’s finance is developed on an annual basis & sets out what the Council intends to spend on particular services for the year ahead. The Council’s finance is informed by the Council Strategy & is funded largely by Council…

Policies & Procedures

The Council maintains a library of policy and other documents which are made publicly available to guide both the Council and the public. From time to time documents may be updated to reflect changes in policy and it should be…

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Who we are

Wigton Town Council is the data controller for any personal information you provide to us.

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What information we collect

We may collect and process the following information:

  • Names and contact details (such as address, email and phone number)
  • Information relating to enquiries, complaints or requests
  • Information provided in relation to services such as allotments or events
  • Any other information you choose to provide when contacting us

How we use your information

We use your personal data to:

  • respond to enquiries and requests
  • manage council services (e.g. allotments, events, facilities)
  • maintain records and carry out council business
  • meet legal and regulatory obligations

Lawful basis for processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Public task – where processing is necessary for the performance of our duties as a public authority
  • Legal obligation – where we are required to process data to comply with the law
  • Consent – where you have given clear permission (where applicable)

How we store your information

Your information is stored securely and only accessed by authorised personnel.

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data.

How long we keep your information

We only keep personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes it was collected for, including legal, accounting and reporting requirements.

Retention periods are determined based on the type of information and relevant legal requirements.

Sharing your information

We do not share your personal data with third parties unless required to do so by law or where necessary to carry out council services.

Your data protection rights

You have the right to:

  • access the personal data we hold about you
  • request correction of inaccurate data
  • request deletion of your data where appropriate
  • object to processing
  • request restriction of processing

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.

Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we have handled your data, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

https://www.ico.org.uk

Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

This policy was prepared in April 2026.

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