📢 Wickford Town Council – August Roundup
Here’s what’s been happening around town 👇
🎉 Summer Fun in the Park
Our FREE Summer Fun in the Park sessions have continued throughout August, bringing families together for fun, entertainment and activities at Wickford Memorial Park. Thank you to everyone who has joined us!
🛍️ Late Summer High Street Market
Our Late Summer Market on Saturday 22 August was a great day in Wickford High Street, with a fantastic atmosphere and plenty of support for our traders.
A busker was on hand to provide entertainment for the morning and residents has the opportunity to meet with some our Town Councillors.
Thank you to everyone who came along!
🏗️ Planning & Infrastructure Update
• 🚗 New High Street parking restrictions are due to come into operation from 26 August, with enforcement taking place 7 days a week.
• 🗺️ The Neighbourhood Plan is progressing to the next stage, with the draft resident survey being prepared for the next round of consultation.
- 🏛️ The Town Council continues to consider heritage and planning matters, including work to protect buildings of local interest.
🌱 Market Road Allotments
We have now started working through the original allotment waiting list, with new tenants taking on available plots at the site in Market Road. If your name is on the original waiting list, we will contact you when a plot becomes available.
📋 Please note: The waiting list is currently closed to new applicants.
📅 Upcoming Events
🎪 Young Peoples Zone at Wickford Town Carnival
Saturday 12 September 12 to 5pm
The Carnival procession starts at 12noon and ends at 1.30pm at the Nevendon Recreation Ground.
Come and visit us at the Young Persons zone where we will have a FREE Climbing Wall, Smoothie Bike and the Bar ‘n’ Bus.
You will also be able to come and engage with your Town Councillors at our Meet the Councillor session.
🛍️ Harvest High Street Market
Saturday 26 September, 9am–3:30pm, Wickford High Street.
📅 Upcoming Meetings
(All start at 7pm – residents are welcome and encouraged to attend)
- 7 September – Planning & Infrastructure Committee
• 14 September – Finance & Resources Committee
• 21 September – Market Committee
• 28 September – Council meeting
📍 Committee meetings are held at the Town Council Office.
📍 Meetings of the Council are held at The Wick Community Centre.
🤝 Wickford Town Council continues to work with residents, local businesses and partner organisations to enhance our town and deliver improvements for the community. While some projects require collaboration with external organisations and can take time to progress, we remain committed to achieving positive outcomes for Wickford.