Whitwick Parish Council

23/10/2026

🌺Whitwick Remembrance Parade – Sunday 8th November 🌺

Whitwick Parish Council hopes to see lots of residents joining us for our annual Remembrance Parade as we come together to honour and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country.

🚧 Road Closures – Please Take Note

Road closures will be in place throughout the parade and service to ensure the safety of everyone involved.

We kindly ask all residents and road users to:
🚗 Use alternative routes if travelling by car during the event, until the roads have reopened.
🤝 Please be patient and respectful towards our volunteer marshals, who will be helping to keep everyone safe on the day.

Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated and will help ensure the event runs safely and smoothly for all.

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you there as our community comes together to remember.

23/10/2026

Meet Your Local PCSO Team
Your local Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) team will be visiting Meadow Barn View on the following dates:

📅 Monday 26 October at 2:00pm

📅 Monday 23 November at 2:00pm

Residents are welcome to come along for a friendly chat, raise any issues or concerns, and discuss anything that may be affecting the local community.

You can also check the website for more dates and locations:

Contact details, crime stats, events and news from Leicestershire Police's Bardon Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team.

23/10/2026

A yellow weather warning for strong winds has been issued for tomorrow by the Met Office, as Storm Austen reaches Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

This means there may be some localised impacts, including disruption to travel and the possibility of power cuts.

The first named storm of the season is a timely reminder of the need to be better prepared for extreme weather and other risks, as we head into winter.

Take simple steps now to:

• know your risks (eg. is your home at risk of flooding, or would you find it difficult to cope in a power cut because of medical or other needs?)
• get to know your neighbours - particularly anyone who may struggle in an emergency
• keep a supply of essential items, like bottled water, medication, and a torch and batteries - in case you need to leave home in a hurry, or stay put until the danger has passed

Find more information about how to be better prepared for your local risks 👉🏽 https://orlo.uk/Yql1T



Communities Prepared Groundwork Five Counties

22/10/2026

22/10/2026

Stay informed about quarry blasting in Whitwick by clicking the link below to sign up for notifications. This will help keep you up to date on planned blasting activities and any relevant updates.

https://www.mqp.co.uk/en/whitwick-blasting-notification

21/10/2026

🚫 EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE 🚫

20/10/2026

UPDATED - ROAD NOW CLOSED - NORTH STREET, WHITWICK - FLOODING
A manhole cover has burst on North Street near to the junction with Church Lane. Severn Trent have attended and closed the road. PLEASE AVOID THIS AREA WHERE POSSIBLE. and drive with caution when approaching from Market Place, North Street and Church Lane.

20/10/2026

QUARRY BLASTING NOTICE
Whitwick Quarry will be blasting tomorrow - Wednesday 21st October 2026.

20/10/2026

It's Flood Action Week for a reason!

Flooding can affect anyone, so it's important we plan ahead and look out for each other, particularly anyone who would find it harder to cope during a flooding incident.

Our free community resilience programme is here to help you and your community be better prepared for flooding - like these residents in Leicester who've worked with partner agencies to install their own pop-up flood barriers.

Take action now to prepare for flooding and other winter risks by joining our winter preparedness webinar this Thursday (22 October) at 10am.
(The session will be repeated on Weds 4 November at 6.30pm.)

Sign up here : https://orlo.uk/I4yM4



Communities Prepared Groundwork Five Counties

14/10/2026

📢 Whitwick Parish Council Community Grants 📢

Do you have a project that could benefit the Whitwick community?
Whitwick Parish Council offers grants of up to £250 to support local community groups and charities making a positive difference in our parish.
Whether you're looking to support local residents, run a community activity or improve facilities, we’d love to hear from you!
Who can apply? Local community groups and organisations whose projects benefit Whitwick and its residents.

A few things to note:
Grants must be applied for before your project or event takes place.
Funding is for a specific purpose, with evidence of costs required.
Multiple applications within 12 months are not normally considered.
Have an idea that could make a difference? Find out more and download the application form on our Parish Council website: https://whitwickpc.org.uk/council-services/community-grants/

Your project could make a real difference to our community!