Whiston is a picturesque village located in South Yorkshire, close to the town Rotherham. It has a population of approximately 5,000 people. The Council's members are elected by residents, and represents the first tier of local government which is closest to it's people. Whiston Parish Council is committed to working for the good of the whole of Whiston Parish and wants to hear your views on what
we should be doing to support the local community. Please take a moment to explore the village and let us know any thoughts you may have. The Parish Council is funded by receiving a small amount of the local 'Council Tax'. This is referred to as a the Parish Precept and with this monies the Parish Council seeks to maintain the assets of the village such as the Parish Hall, Cowrakes field and playground, the Manorial Barn, the flower borders and grass verges around the village, land owned by the Parish Council and many other facets of village life. The Parish Council also helps by providing support to community initiatives, events and groups, such as Whiston Festival of Brass, a popular event held annually in July, Whiston Festival of Lights, the annual 'switching on' of the Christmas lights in the village which is now accompanied by a Christmas Market and attractive Santa's Grotto.
