Healey Dell Viaduct closure 20.04.26
10th of April, 2026HEALEY DELL VIADUCT CLOSURE 20/04/2026 (for approx. 12 weeks) The Viaduct will be closed for approximately 12 weeks from Monday 20th April 2026 in order to carry out essential maintenance to the metal span. This will include the replacement of th...
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Vacancy - Parish Lengthsperson
2nd of March, 2026An unusual vacancy has arisen in Whitworth for a Parish Lengthsperson. The purpose of the role is to keep the “length” of Whitworth neat and tidy. The hours are 7.5 hours per week on average, but the actual hours can be mutually agreed...
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Vacancy - Administration Officer
2nd of March, 2026A vacancy has arisen for an admin officer at Whitworth Town Council. The hours are 15 to 20 hours per week, which can be negotiated and can be flexible to fit the needs of the person and the position. The post is paid at national minimum wage, ...
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Whitworth Memorial Gardens achieves Green Flag status!
28th of July, 2025Whitworth Town Council are delighted that Whitworth Memorial Gardens have been awarded Green Flag status. The Green Flag Award recognises and rewards well managed parks and green spaces and sets a benchmark for the standard of outdoor spaces, acknowl...
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Cllr Janet Whitehead is elected as the Mayor of Whitworth 2025-2026
16th of May, 2025At a meeting of Whitworth Town Council on Thursday 15 May, Councillor Janet Whitehead was elected by Town Council members as Mayor of Whitworth. The meeting was attended by family and friends of Councillor Whitehead, and other dignitaries....
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Arnold Ashworth BEM becomes an Honorary Townsman of Whitworth
17th of April, 2025At the meeting of Whitworth Town Council on 19 December 2024, the Town Council voted to bestow the title of Honorary Townsman of Whitworth on Arnold Ashworth BEM. The nomination was made by Councillor Janet Whitehead, who explained “Arnold has ...
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