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Parish Council Meeting

Wednesday 26th August 2026

At 7.00pm

At Ipstones Sunday School Room

See Agenda here

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Ipstones Agricultural Show

Saturday 29th August 2026

Gates Open at 9.00am

Official Opening 12.00 Noon 

by 

Deputy  Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire

Judy Scott Moncrieff

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Last Night of the Proms

Featuring Burbage Band

Saturday 26th September 2026

Doors open at 6.30pm

Tickets £10.00 from M Burnett 07973 480184

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Ipstones & Foxt Frothblowers Sales

All Start at 7.30pm

Come along and support

Sea Lion Sunday September 27th 2026

Red Lion Saturday October 3rd 2026

Fox & Goose Saturday October 10th

Marquis Saturday October 24th

All Donated Items for sale are Welcome

Please ensure items are clean and in good repair

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Website 

https://ipstonesparishcouncil.gov.uk/

Our latest Agenda now available – Click here

Last Months Minutes – Click here

 

 

 

Ipstones Newsletter

Ipstones Newsletter

Click to find out when Ipstones Parish Council meet, along with the next meeting date. Find out who's involved and the topics being discussed. You can also download the next meetings Agenda and the Minutes from past meetings.

Ipstones Parish Council meetings

Click to find out when Ipstones Parish Council meet, along with the next meeting date. Find out who’s involved and the topics being discussed. You can also download the next meetings Agenda and the Minutes from past meetings.
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Click to see what's going on in and around Ipstones, Foxt, Berkhamsytch, Bottomhouse, Winkhill, Froghall and Consall Forge. Regular seasonal, annual and upcoming events. See whos meeting locally, activities & community groups.

Events in and around Ipstones

Click to see what’s going on in and around Ipstones, Foxt, Berkhamsytch, Bottomhouse, Winkhill, Froghall and Consall Forge. Regular seasonal, annual and upcoming events. See whos meeting locally, activities & community groups.
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Click here to view lots of useful links.From 'Core Strategy' to 'Planning Permissions' Agency partnerships, local police, District and County council news and developments. Public Information and more. Also useful phone numbers.

Useful Links

Click here to view lots of useful links.From ‘Core Strategy’ to ‘Planning Permissions’ Agency partnerships, local police, District and County council news and developments. Public Information and more. Also useful phone numbers.
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Minutes, Agenda’s and Notes

 

Welcome

The Parish of Ipstones is situated in the Staffordshire Moorlands and includes the main village of Ipstones and the hamlets of Foxt, Berkhamsytch, Bottomhouse, Winkhill, Froghall and Consall Forge.  It is a rural area set in the scenic Staffordshire Moorlands and bordering onto the beautiful Churnet Valley. There are panoramic views for miles around from the high point of Ipstones Edge.

Ipstones

Ipstones has many facilities including a Memorial Hall, C of E Church, Methodist Church, First School, Nursery School, a Village Shop which incorporates a Post Office, a Butchers Shop, Farm Supplies Stores and three Public Houses, a Fire Station and a Gym which opened in 2015.  The village is renowned locally for the busy social life with numerous clubs, associations and activities.   Annual events include the Agricultural Show, the Christmas Market and Five Mile Road Race.

Foxt

Foxt is a hamlet of around 200 residents and is set in beautiful countryside with many walks to be had. The residents of Foxt also have the opportunity of an active social calendar revolving round the lovely Village Hall and Public House. There is a Church in the Village.  Annual events include a Flower Festival and a Christmas Tree Sale.

Froghall and Consall Forge

These small hamlets are linked by the Churnet Valley Railway and the Cauldon Canal which run through the beautiful Churnet Valley.  Both hamlets have a public house.

Bottomhouse, Berkhamsytch and Winkhill

These three small hamlets which are set along the A523, are mainly farming communities but there is also an Indian Restaurant, and a Cafe/shop.

Blackbrook Zoological Park is also close by and is within the parish.

Ipstones Newsletter

Welcome to Ipstones

The Parish of Ipstones is situated in the Staffordshire Moorlands and includes the main village of Ipstones and the hamlets of Foxt, Berkhamsytch, Bottomhouse, Winkhill, Froghall and Consall Forge.  It is a rural area set in the scenic Staffordshire Moorlands and bordering onto the beautiful Churnet Valley. There are panoramic views for miles around from the high point of Ipstones Edge.

Ipstones

Ipstones has many facilities including a Memorial Hall, C of E Church, Methodist Church, First School, Nursery School, a Village Shop which incorporates a Post Office, Farm Supplies Stores and three Public Houses and a Fire Station.  The village is renowned locally for the busy social life with numerous clubs, associations and activities.   Annual events include the Agricultural Show, the Christmas Market and Five Mile Road Race.

 Foxt

Foxt is a hamlet of around 200 residents and is set in beautiful countryside with many walks to be had. The residents of Foxt also have the opportunity of an active social calendar revolving round the lovely Village Hall and Public House. There is a Church in the Village.  Annual events include a Flower Festival and a Christmas Tree Sale.

 Froghall and Consall Forge

These small hamlets are linked by the Churnet Valley Railway and the Cauldon Canal which run through the beautiful Churnet Valley.  Both hamlets have a public house.

 Bottomhouse, Berkhamsytch and Winkhill

These three small hamlets which are set along the A523, are mainly farming communities but there is also an Indian Restaurant, a Cafe/shop and a Garden Nursery.

Blackbrook Zoological Park is also close by and is within the parish.

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