Wingate Parish Council

04/09/2026

The bowls season is now over and so autumn maintenance work on the green has been completed. The green had been scarified, top dressed and seeded. With the right weather conditions we will hopefully soon begin to see some changes in the condition of the green.

22/08/2026

Today was our annual summer trip to South Shields, we hope everyone has a great time.

The trip is supported by both Wingate and Station Town and Hutton Henry Parish Councils.

04/08/2026

🌞 🌞 SOUTH SHIELDS AWAY DAY 🌞 🌞
Saturday 22nd August 2026.
Registration forms and further details are available at the Community Centre.

22/07/2026

15/07/2026

PARISH COUNCIL VACANCIES

There are currently two vacancies on the Parish Council. If anyone is interested in being co-opted to it then please contact me at [email protected] or by calling on 0191 5272582.

As a Parish Council we:

• Own and manage an 18 acre park with a play area, football fields and a bowling green. We are hoping to invest nearly £600k in the park over the next year.

• Are the sole Trustee of the Wingate and District Community Association which owns and manages the Wingate Community Association. We have recently obtained a National Lottery grant which is to be spread over three years and which will help ensure the Community Centre remains open and better serves those in the community. There is a great opportunity for you to get involved an make the Community Centre a success.

• Maintain some open spaces and community areas such as the war memorial and pit wheel areas.

• Organise children’s summer activities and provide an annual away day trip for children, parents and guardians.

• Work with our County Councillor on local issues relating to highways, parking and traffic issues for example.

• Consider and comment on planning applications that Durham County Council consults us on.

• Own and manage local allotments.

Further information about the Parish Council and the role of a Parish Councillor are available by contacting me as follows:

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 0191 5272582

The deadline for submissions of interest is 12 noon on Friday 31 July 2026.
Further details relating to the co-option process will be provided to those who express an interest in joining the Parish Council.

Many thanks

Graeme Reid
Clerk to the
Parish Council

15/07/2026

Vacancy- Clerk to Wingate Parish Council

Please see the job advert outlined below. Full details relating to the role can be obtained using the following link:

https://wingateparishcouncil.gov.uk/news-announcements/

Wingate Parish Council
Clerk to the Council and Responsible Financial Officer

Salary (Depending on Experience): NJC LC2 SCP 23–25, £34,434 to £36,363 (Full Time Equivalent) Part Time Role based on 16 hours/week with a salary paid on a pro rate basis. (The salary is subject to a national pay award which has not yet been finalised).

Working from home allowance and IT equipment Some evening meetings and occasional events required. Flexible Working Considered.

Wingate Parish Council is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and proactive community-minded individual to take on the role of Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer due to the forthcoming retirement of its current Clerk. This is a pivotal leadership position with the postholder being responsible for providing advice and support to Members of the Parish Council, undertaking administration relating to the Council, managing its finances and helping deliver local projects that make a difference in the community.

The postholder will undertake the duties and responsibilities of Proper Officer and Responsible Financial Officer as determined by the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).
This is a part time role based on 16 hours per week.

There will be a 6 months probationary period including a comprehensive handover from the current clerk.

The successful applicant will be an excellent communicator, have sound administrative, IT and financial skills, and be committed to public service. Experience in local government administration and finance is desirable but not essential. Training will be provided, including the potential support to gain the CiLCA qualification if required.

Some evening meetings will be required as will the potential for attendance at meetings or events outside of normal working hours including weekends.
Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 3rd August 2026

CVs together with a covering letter in support of an application should be sent by email to: [email protected]
Applicants should outline any dates during August when they would be unable to attend an interview.

Further information and advice relating to the post can be obtained by contacting the current Clerk as follows:
Landline: 0191 5272582
Mobile: 07739709985
Email: [email protected]
Web: wingateparish.gov.uk
Wingate Parish Council is an equal opportunities employer.

Wingate Parish Council Clerk to the Council and Responsible Financial Officer Salary (Depending on Experience): NJC LC2 SCP 23–25, £34,434 to £36,363 (Full Time Equivalent) Part Time Role based on 16 hours/week with a salary paid on a pro rate basis. (The salary is subject to a national pay awar...

13/07/2026

Holy Trinity Church

Following our previous post about the Holy Trinity Church we have received a further update from The Rev’d Shaun Conlon, Durham Diocesan Interim Change Minister, Priest-in-charge Holy Trinity Wingate . Please see below.

''The meeting is not with a lawyer acting on behalf of the Bishop of Durham, it is with a member of the Durham diocesan staff who takes a lead in dealing with church reorganisation in a legal way. Whilst in some instances this might be regarding closure, in this instance it is not. It is a meeting with Holy Trinity Church and the three neighbouring churches of Shotton, Haswell and Wheatley Hill to simply talk about how, legally, we might change the ways in which we are constituted as a group of four churches.

At this stage there is absolutely no vision for the closing of any of the four church buildings, just conversations about whether we continue as four separate parishes with four separate church councils, or whether we adopt another model. ''

Hopefully this clarifies things. The meeting is still taking place at 7pm tomorrow in the Holy Trinity Church.

12/07/2026

Holy Trinity Church

It has just been brought to our attention that the Holy Trinity Church is potentially going to close, we don't have any other details at this stage other than the threat of closure is real..

There is a meeting in the Church on Tuesday commencing at 7pm when a lawyer who is acting as advisor to the Bishop of Durham will be present to provide further details.

The meeting is open to the public and so if you are interested in the future of the Church please try and attend. Holy Trinity has been the village Church for 185 years!

08/07/2026

Our children's summer activities will soo be here. Note the registration details which are outlined on the poster, you MUST follow them.

We look forward to seeing everyone!!

08/07/2026

Fertilizer has been applied on the football pitches this morning, we had light rain yesterday but we could do with more!