Welcome to Whitwell
Whitwell is an English civil parish within the district of Bolsover and the county of Derbyshire. Area and statistical information are given below.
Whitwell is a thriving parish with a strong community spirit. The parish has many active clubs and societies, including the 1st Whitwell Scouts & Guides Group, Whitwell Players, Whitwell Brass Band, Whitwell & District WI, Whitwell Bowls Club, Cricket Club and a Junior Football Club. The parish also has an active and well attended Church of England church, St. Lawrence Church.
Whitwell Parish Council is a forward-thinking council and its principal role is to provide for government and management of its area at local level. Specifically, parish councils are required to act as a informed and responsible decision-makers in the interests of their communities.
As a local council, Whitwell Parish Council has an extensive range of discretionary powers, enabling it to provide and maintain a variety of important and visible local services. This can be clearly evidenced in our community with the provision of open spaces, recreation equipment, allotments, a cemetery and community buildings, as well as the provision of entertainment in the form of the annual village gala and the firework display.
The following powers and duties are all under the remit of Whitwell Parish Council:-
Allotments – Whitwell Parish Council manages 3 allotment sites – Bakestone Moor, Mill Lane and Station Road
Cemetery – Whitwell Cemetery is jointly managed by Whitwell/Hodthorpe & Belph Cemetery Committee
Clocks – Whitwell Parish Council maintains the St Lawrence Church clock
Community Centres – Whitwell Community Centre and Bakestone Moor Community Hall
Entertainment and the Arts – the Village Gala and Fireworks Event
Gifts – parish councils may accept gifts
Land acquisition and sale of – Whitwell Parish Council are working to acquire additional burial land
Planning – Whitwell Parish Council has the power to be notified of any planning applications for the area
Recreation – Whitwell Parish Council is responsible for 3 recreational grounds at Bakestone Moor (including skate park), Welbeck Street and Whitwell Common and a Village Green
Rights of Way – Whitwell Parish Council participates in Derbyshire County Council’s Minor Maintenance Scheme and maintains some footpaths in the parish, with the remainder being maintained by Derbyshire County Council
Seats (public) – Whitwell Parish Council maintains some seats in the parish, with the remainder being maintained by Bolsover District Council
War Memorial – Whitwell Parish Council maintains the War Memorial in The Square
Contact Information
- Phone
- 01909 726691
- Mobile
- 01909 726691
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- Address
- Whitwell Parish Council
Whitwell Community Centre
Worksop
S80 4NN - Opening times
- 9am to 2:00pm
Monday - Friday
Forthcoming Meetings
News
Society
Renewal of Dog Management Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) Consultation
Bolsover District Council is intending to renew the existing district wide dog management Public Spaces Protection Order.
Society
Have Your Say on Whitwell’s Parish Boundary
Whitwell Parish Council is asking its electors to support a request for a review of the parish boundary between Whitwell and Hodthorpe & Belph so that the boundary better reflects local identity, connections, and everyday life in Whitwell. Please sign the petition at Whitwell Community Centre.
Recreation
EXTREME WHEELS EASTER TOUR 2026 COMING TO WHITWELL
Whitwell Parish Council continues to subscribe to the Extreme Wheels Roadshow, which will be visiting Whitwell during the school Easter holiday.
Council Business
Local Government Reorganisation
Joint Statement from the Leaders of District & Borough Councils & Derby City Council attached.
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Area Information
Stats
| Population Estimate | 4548 |
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| District | Bolsover |
| County | Derbyshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Postcode District | S80, S26, S43 |
| Dialling Code | 01909 |
| Police Force | Derbyshire Police Force |
| Fire Authority | Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service |
| Health Area | NHS Derby and Derbyshire CCG |