Shane McCarthy Wigton Town Councillor

30/08/2026

Wigton Party in The Park 2026. Such an amazing day from all the activities, food and drink to the afternoon’s performance on stage where all the acts were fantastic. Massive thank you Wigton Town Council Staff and to all our volunteers who made this possible. Great to see people speaking to people they haven’t seen in ages and just enjoying the atmosphere and entertainment. Let’s see what we can deliver for Wigton Party in The Park 2027. Well done Wigton!!!!!

25/07/2026

Get ready to make some noise as the tour comes through Wigton.

🚴‍♀️ The route is officially revealed!

On Wednesday 19 August, Cumberland will host the opening stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women 2026.

Starting and finishing in Cockermouth, the world's best riders will tackle 158.9km through Frizington, Whitehaven, Workington, Maryport, Silloth, Wigton, Caldbeck, Aspatria and more before returning to Cockermouth. This will be the longest stage of the race and will showcase some of Cumberland's most spectacular scenery.

🗺️ View the full Stage 1 route: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/tourofbritain/women/stageone

Planning a visit? Discover places to stay, things to do and attractions across the Western Lakes and Coast: https://www.visitlakedistrict.com/explore/areas-of-cumbria/western-lakes

Mark your calendars and get ready to cheer on the riders this summer.

16/07/2026

Our new kids menu launched today, we are open 9.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday

15/07/2026

Line up to follow 🤩

14/05/2026

The loose manhole cover which I reported has now been sorted…finally! Thank you to councillor Elaine Lynch, Cumberland Council and to United Utilities for the repair.

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.