In its current form, the parish of Hammerwich was established in 1871 and a new church of St John’s was built in 1874, with the Parish Council being established in 1894. Standing on a hilltop west of the church is a windmill, as readily recognisable to all who travel around the village of Hammerwich as the church of St John’s itself. The first windmill to be built in Hammerwich belonged to the Wymer family and is the earliest recorded windmill in Staffordshire.
Hammerwich had some industry, notably, some coal mining and nail making, but agriculture and husbandry, together with milling, formed the majority occupations.
Amenities in the village include a community centre, WI hall and a cricket ground. The Parish Council has provided 2 children’s play areas, one in Hospital Road and one in Mansion Drive.
The area has a number of schools, including Ridgeway Primary and Burntwood Technology College.
There are currently no scheduled meetings
A length of Overton Lane 20m north of the junction with Coppy Nook Lane and Coppy Nook Lane from the junction with Overton Lane to the junction of Hospital Road will be closed for repair and maintenance on 15 January 2026.
Information from Severn Trent about how to get your home ready during storm reason.
A length of Meerash Lane approximately 250m East of junction with Hanney Hay Road will be closed on 19th December 2025 as work being undertaken by Staffordshire County Council Highways.
Hammerwich Parish Council is inviting all residents to take part in an important community survey regarding the proposed development of 450 new homes at Highfields Road, Hammerwich. Survey opens from 5th to 30th November 2025. Have your say - your voice matters in shaping the future of Hammerwich.
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Councillor (Triangle Ward)
Councillor (Hammerwich Ward)
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