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Defibrillators in Vigo

Published: 12 Jan 26

We are pleased to be able to publicise the locations of all the defibriallators in Vigo Cards showing the locations were delivered to all houses in Vigo in July 2025. If you need a replacement card, please contact us. Please note the defibrillator that was in the Villager Public House is now on the outside of The Village Hall Thank you to Cllr Dave Hawkins for leading this project for our village. Read More...

New Resident

New Resident's Welcome Pack

Published: 12 Jan 26

A pack of useful information for new (and not so new) residents. If you know any new residents please point them in this direction. Read More...

POP UP CAFE

Published: 12 Jan 26

Here are the dates for the Pop Up Cafe for 2026. Everyone is welcome to attend - come along for a warm welcome, friendly chat, hot drink and a slice of cake. Free to everyone (donations welcome). Read More...

Wildflowers in Vigo

Published: 22 Oct 25

We are pleased to publish the results of our botanical survey on Waterlow Road Read More...

New Timber Trail

Published: 21 Oct 25

Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund - our new Timber Trail has been installed! Read More...

New Open Office Hours

Published: 22 Sep 25

The Parish Council OPEN OFFICE HOURS have been updated. You can now visit the Parish Council without an appointment on Mondays and Tuesdays between 10am and 2pm. Other times are available by prior arrangement. For more details on how to get in touch, click the "new open office hours" link above. Read More...

Grants Available

Published: 4 Sep 25

Vigo Parish Council is offering grants of up to £250 to local organisations. Closing date for applications is 30th September! Read More...

Parish Council Vacancies x 2

Published: 3 Sep 25

There are two vacancies on the Parish Council. Deadline for applications is 13th October. Read More...

Annual Report 2025

Published: 8 Jul 25

Find out what has been happening in the village over the last twelve months and what opportunitie are avaible to residents now. This document has been compressed so that it can be uploaded to our website. The quality may be compromised due to this. If you would like an original version please contact the clerk. Read More...

Kent Police

Published: 8 Jul 25

How to contact Kent Police (non emergency) online Read More...

Community Warden Consultation

Published: 5 Apr 25

Good News! We have Mandy Casson, our Community Warden, back. She will be in Vigo on Fridays from now on. Read More...

Are you emergency ready?

Published: 9 Jan 25

Kent and Medway Prepared have produced a useful poster with suggestions as to how to prepare for emergencies. Read More...

Parish Council Newsletter 2024-2025

Published: 19 Dec 24

The winter newsletter highlights activities and provides information about things that have happened or will be happening in Vigo Read More...

Community Cupboard

Published: 16 Dec 24

A message from the volunteers at the Community Cupboard Read More...

Gas Works continued

Published: 4 Dec 24

WCB Utilities are returning to Vigo to continue the gas mains replacement works. Read More...

Stephanie Parfitt, a Church Befriender

Published: 4 Dec 24

Vigo Parish Council are pleased to inform residents of the services of Stephanie Perfitt, a Lay Minister from Vigo Church, who is reaching out to senior members of the community who are feeling lonely or isolated. Please see details below”. Read More...

Housing Needs Survey

Published: 4 Dec 24

RACE, Kent’s Rural and Community Housing Enabling service, undertook a local Housing Needs Survey in the parish of Vigo. Read More...

Pop Up Café

Published: 4 Dec 24

Dates for next year. Read More...

Fowlers Stone Wood

Published: 7 Oct 24

Clearance of the site began today, 7th October Read More...

Have you ever considered Solar Panels

Published: 11 Apr 24

Gravesham Borough Council is again involved with Solar Together, to assist people in purchasing solar panels. Read More...

Covenants

Published: 22 Nov 23

The guidance on the application of the covenants has been updated. Read More...

Energy saving questionnaire report

Published: 22 Nov 23

A report that summarises the responses received to the energy questionnaire that was sent to all households. Read More...

Top Ten Tips

Published: 21 Oct 23

Ten top tips to help yo save energy Read More...

Statement re Rats, for Kentonline

Published: 24 Aug 23

Vigo Parish Council has have sent a statement to Kentonline Read More...

Too Many Rats in Vigo

Published: 31 Jul 23

Vigo has recently seen a rapid increase in the number of rats. Can we do anything about this? Read More...

Parish Land

Published: 15 Jun 23

Reminder: It is NOT permitted to drive or park on Parish land. Read More...

Bus Timetables

Published: 10 Jun 23

Bus timetable that took effect in April 2023 Read More...

Victim Voice

Published: 16 Mar 23

A useful booklet about victim's rights, created by the Police and Crime Commissioner. Read More...

Trading Standards Leaflet

Published: 12 Mar 23

Trading Standards have produced some leaflets with advice about avoiding scams and scammers Read More...

Another Trading Standards leafltet

Published: 12 Mar 23

Advice on how to ensure you avoid rogue traders Read More...

Parish Council Newsletters

Published: 17 Jan 23

Vigo Parish Council's latest newsletter is now available on this site Read More...

My Community Voice

Published: 17 Jan 23

A new Police initiative to keep you informed of what's happening in your area Read More...

Kent's Plan Bee Project

Published: 20 Oct 22

Kent's Plan Bee project's October summary is available here, along with the one for September Read More...

Parish Grant Scheme

Published: 15 Jun 22

Would you like some funding towards a trip, or to buy equipment etc? Read More...

Watch out for Scams

Published: 23 Dec 21

Kent Police have made some useful information about how to avoid being scammed Read More...

Keyless Entry Vehicles security

Published: 29 Jun 21

Some advice from the Police, for owners of vehicles with remote key fobs Read More...

Covenants Survey

Published: 20 Feb 21

Summary of results Read More...

Keep Kent Clean

Published: 18 Feb 21

Make sure you don't become accidently involved in Fly Tipping Read More...

Citizen's Advice Bureau North and West Kent

Published: 10 Dec 20

Citizen's Advice (CANWK) now have a freephone number and are open for longer Read More...

Local History Website

Published: 15 May 20

Vigo Parish Council is pleased to support the local history society with their new website Read More...