Welcome TO Highworth
COUNCIL OFFICES OPENING TIMES
Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Closed for lunch between 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm
The council offices will be closed from 1PM Friday 30 April 2021 - 9AM Tuesday 4 May 2021
The Sustainable Highworth Working Group (SHWG) has been set up to monitor, advise, engage, and promote environmental matters across the Highworth Community through the sharing of ideas and expertise with the aim of implementing changes which will increase the biodiversity in and around the Town, reduce Highworth’s overall impact on the environment and improve the well-being of residents .The Group will review the suggestions submitted by Highworth Community at the Public Consultation and identify feasible actions at Individual, Community and Council level. Click the link for more information.
‘Compassionate Swindon’ has been set up to support Voluntary organisations helping those who are either self-isolating or safe distancing, There are links for individuals and volunteer groups to either offer or ask for help and a lot of useful information.
Highworth Town Council supports the Visitor Information Centre in the form of a grant for 2020/2021.
The Information Centre can be found on Highworth High Street opposite the Market Place. This quintessential hilltop market town has a unique heritage (including over 80 listed buildings) and a link to an important WWII resistance story. The centre enhances the visitor experience to the town and showcases local art and crafts. It develops public engagement with the heritage story through exhibits, displays and local information.
Opening Times:
Monday-Friday: 10am – 3pm
Saturday: 10am – 2pm
Sunday: Closed
Next Meeting
Highworth Town Council is to hold all future Council Meetings using the virtual platform Zoom until further notice. The meeting reference and passwords have become part of the Agenda and are publicised in the normal way.
Members of the public are able to attend the virtual meetings but will not be permitted to speak. Questions for Councillors should be submitted to admin@highworthtowncouncil.gov.uk prior to the Meeting date.
Annual Council Meeting – 4 May 2021 7:00 PM Start.
Visit Wiltshire
Highworth Town Council is a member of Visit Wiltshire, Wiltshire has been a special place for centuries. Today, it is the perfect place to find space and time.
In line with the latest government advice, many more businesses across Wiltshire have now reopened. Our comfortable and welcoming accommodation, delicious food and drink, and wonderful things to do have been working hard to put everything in place for you to have a safe and fun visit.
Vacancies
Please complete the Administration Assistant Application and Application Monitoring Form and return it to clerk@highworthtowncouncil.gov.uk
Closing Date – 4:00pm Monday 10th May 2021
Your council your say
The Council consists of 15 elected Councillors. The Public are encouraged to attend Public Council Meetings held in the Council Chambers, please note public participation is not permitted.
If you have a question you would like answered please email admin@highworthtowncouncil.gov.uk and the Town Clerk will raise it at the next Council Meeting. Questions must be submitted 2 days prior to the Meeting date, alternatively contact a Councillor who will be happy to assist you with your enquiries.
