Whitworth is a thriving town, population approximately 7,500, which is situated in the Rossendale Valley in Lancashire, in the North West of England. Whitworth is nestled in the foothills of the Pennines, between the towns of Bacup to the north and Rochdale to the south.
The new 2018 Official Whitworth Calendar is now available, click here to order your copy.
Find out moreUnless stated otherwise, all meetings start at 7.30pm and take place in the Council Chamber at the Council Offices, within the Civic Hall (Riverside) complex. All are open to the public; agendas for each meeting are issued at least 3 working days in advance and are posted on the noticeboard at the Riverside and on this website.
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Upcoming fundraisers for the Mayor of Whitworth's Charity Fund
The 5th Annual Beer Festival takes place from Thursday 31st August to Sunday 3rd September 2017 at Whitworth Vale and Healey Band Club.
The annual Whitworth Rushcart celebrations take place on the first Sunday each September. In 2017 it will take place on Sunday 3rd September and in 2018 it will take place on the Sunday 2nd September.
Rochdale Children’s Moorland Home are due to have a Family Fun Day on Sunday 3rd September between 11am and 3pm. There will be lots of activities including an adventure play area, face painting, tombola, raffle, competitions, refreshments and music. Free entry and fun for all the family. For more information visit www.rochdalechildrensmoorlandhome.org or telephone 01706 647020.
Come along to the market open from 10.00am until approx 3.30pm.
Joint fundraising event for Whitworth Cancer Research Committee and Whitworth Amateur Dramatic Society.
1400-1600 No booking required
Meet the volunteers of Keep Whitworth Tidy between 9am and 10am to collect litter.
