Who we are & what we do

This is the official website of Wingerworth Parish Council, and contains information about the Council and the village of Wingerworth. Wingerworth is a large village on the outskirts of Chesterfield (approx 2.5 miles away), in the district of North East Derbyshire.

Parish Councils are the tier of Local Government closest to the people. Our website outlines the roles and services provided by the Parish Council along with the details of our councillors. The website shows the dates of our meetings and copies of the minutes of previous meetings. Hopefully the website will enable you to find out more about Wingerworth and the Parish Council.

Parish Council Elections

Parish Council Elections are expected to take place in May 2023.

History of Wingerworth

Wingerworth - an outline of its history - by David Edwards

Parish Councillors

Our councillors are elected or co-opted to the Council

Parish Council Complaints Procedures

Committees and Working Groups

We have a Finance committee, who meet as and when necessary but as a minimum at least once a year in November, when the precept requirement for the following year will be assessed ready for presentation to full Council.

The council may set up other working groups to deal with any issues relating to Parish business as considered necessary during the year.

Our Staff

We have 6 members of staff, a Parish Clerk who deals with the day to day running of the council, all financial matters in co-operation with the finance committee. We have a handyman and caretaker who's duties include clearing litter undertaking Health & Safety checks on Council owned equipment and any other duties as directed by the Clerk.

In addition, the Council employs a Bookings Secretary who manages all bookings and booking enquiries at the Village Hall.

The Clerk together with the various staff can be contacted using the email addresses or telephone numbers below.