News articles
Hixon Parish Councillors have received a number of calls and messages from local residents who are concerned about ground works on the fields to the rear of the former Green Man pub site. Questions have also been raised about a hand painted ‘Hixon Caravan Site’ on the side of a steel container. The fields in […]
The Boundary Commission has launched an eight week consultation period for the proposed re-drawing of Parliamentary Constituency boundaries, one of which would have significant consequences for Hixon. At the present time, Hixon is part of a constituency that includes Stafford town, the Haywoods and further south to Acton Trussell and Penkridge. In the review proposals, […]
A new Speed Indicator Device (SID) has been installed on the approach into Hixon at New Road. The device displays the speed of vehicles as they enter the 30mph zone. Speeding drivers are advised to slow down from a distance of 100m. Drivers obeying the instruction are rewarded with a “Thank You.” The SID will […]
New “gateway” features have been installed alongside the A51 at Pasturefields. The gateways alert drivers that they are entering an area of ribbon development of housing and industrial premises. The total cost of £6,500 was paid for by Hixon Parish Council. Further gateways will be installed at New Road, Church Lane, Stowe Lane, Lea Road […]
Hixon Parish Council has recently considered and responded to the following planning applications: 21/34042/FUL Retrospective upgrading of three existing agricultural accesses, land adjacent Rakestone, Stowe Lane, Hixon. Hixon Parish Council, together with Stowe Parish Council, has objected to this application. Both Parish Councils are of the view that the planning application is invalid insofar […]
High Cross in High Street, Hixon is the third Hixon Heritage Building to have its history posted onto this website. Click here. High Cross Heritage
Following the latest Government instructions, the outdoor gym equipment at the Hixon Parish Council Playing Field in Church Lane is now closed off for use. Warning signs have been attached to each piece of equipment. So, please do not remove or use. Hixon Parish Council hopes that everyone can take responsibility for their own actions […]
Hixon Parish Council is to install a Speed Indicator Devices SIDs) at four key locations in the village. The four locations are New Road (opposite entrance to Steel Service Centre), Church Lane (near St. Peter’s School), Lea Road (between Ashlands and Swansmoor Drive and Church Road (on public open space). Each location will have a […]
Significant lengths of mature hedges and trees have been taken out of roadside verges in Hixon in recent months. The Parish Council is committed to ensuring no hedgerows or trees are ripped out illegally.
The Government White Paper “Planning for the Future” was published on 10th August 2020, with a 12 week consultation period ending on 29th October 2020. Hixon Parish Council liaised with other parish councils in the Trent Valley to agree a shared response. By agreeing a joint position, local parish councils believe it will send a […]
Following a number of incidents of roads flooding in the village, Hixon Parish Council appointed a specialist contractor to clear some of the worst blocked drains. Over 60 drains were cleared in one day at a cost of £850 plus VAT to Hixon Parish Council. There was immediate benefit to properties in Church Lane where […]
In June 2020, Hixon Parish Council submitted a planning application to Stafford Borough Council to create a 110m x 70m (football pitch size) ‘Community Sports Pitch’ on land alongside the New Road gateway into the village. The land has been made available by the landowner for an annual ‘Peppercorn’ rent. The planning application was well […]