Shane McCarthy Wigton Town Councillor

01/04/2026

Reference St Cuthbert’s Close loose manhole cover. Finally United Utilities have now claimed responsibility for this manhole and are planning for a new frame and lid to be installed. Watch this space!!

14/03/2026

Wigton will once again host a Taste Cumbria food and drink festival in 2026, with the event confirmed for Saturday 25 April 🌮🍻

The Wigton festival is one of five events organised by Cumberland Council under the Taste Cumbria banner, which collectively brought around £6 million into the Cumberland economy last year. The Wigton event contributes hundreds of thousands of pounds to the local area, reinforcing the festival series' reputation as one of the region's most popular food and drink celebrations.

Councillor Anne Quilter, Cumberland Council's Executive Member for Vibrant and Healthy Places, said the festivals were "firm fixtures in the Cumberland calendar" and praised the financial and community benefits they deliver across the region.

Food and drink traders wishing to apply for a place at the 2026 Wigton event can find the application form at www.tastecumbria.co.uk.

22/02/2026

Wigton Baths Trust is urging local Co-op members to show their support after being selected as part of the Co-op Local Community Fund.

The trust recently welcomed Georgina Lowe, Co-op Member Activator (pictured above), for a visit to the community pool to learn more about the work carried out there.

As part of the fund, Wigton Baths Trust will receive a share of £5 million, with £5 awarded for every new Co-op member sign-up using their dedicated link. The fund runs until 17 October 2026.

To support Wigton Baths Trust, download the Co-op app, become a member and select Wigton Baths Trust as your chosen cause at coopapp.onelink.me/ftOk/zs801pu1.

22/02/2026

Reported and sorted. Drain cover had sunk in the middle reported on the Cumberland Council website, repaired within a few days. I’m currently working on someone to take ownership of the loose double manhole cover on St Cuthbert’s Close! If you need to report loose drain covers or potholes head to the Cumberland Council Website and follow the instructions.

30/11/2025

Santa is there again today at Market Hall 10am-2pm for those who didn’t get to see him yesterday!

29/11/2025

29/11/2025

Lights on 💡

29/11/2025

Great turnout for the Christmas light switch on Wigton!

26/11/2025

To coincide with the Christmas lights switch-on in Wigton, we'll be offering free parking between 7am and 7pm in all council-owned car parks in the town on Saturday 29 November.

On the day, only half of Water Street car park will be available to use, with the other half being used for the fairground rides and various stallholders linked to event. That section of the car park will be closed off from Friday night so please move your vehicle from that area.

More information about the event can be seen on the Wigton Town Council page.

Wigton Newsletter

25/11/2025

Wigton’s Christmas Lights Switch-On takes place on Saturday 29 November! Festivities start at 12pm with food, drinks, and gift stalls, the main event at 3pm, and lights switched on at 5pm promising a day of festive fun with some exciting surprises.

Organisers are promising something different this year, with new activities and acts that "may have been on TV", although details remain under wraps until the official poster is released.

Taylor’s Funfair is also returning for its 33rd year.🎡

Santa’s Grotto will be open on 29 & 30 November at the Market Hall, perfect for families to meet Father Christmas.🎅