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The Exeter Fields planning application (ref S24/2198) is available to view on the SKDC website. Please follow this link to view the documents and plans (entering the reference number S24/2198): Search for planning applications (SKDC)
Please find a Notice of Election for the election of parish councillors (for the Parish Wards of St Mary’s and St John’s.
Stamford Town Council has welcomed a new Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to the team.
Sarah Dorson was selected to take up the Town Clerk role permanently after a period spent as Acting Town Clerk after Patricia Stuart-Mogg retired from the role earlier this year.
The role of Town Clerk involves looking after the daily operations of the council, ensuring compliance with its legal obligations and responsibilities, managing strategy, and providing support to elected Town Councillors.
Having worked for Stamford Town Council for more than seven years, Sarah holds a Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA). Her responsibilities also include continuing in the role of Burial Clerk.
Sarah, who previously worked as Deputy Town Clerk, said: “It is a privilege to formally accept the role of Town Clerk, and as a Stamfordian I am proud to have this opportunity to play a key part in shaping the future of Stamford Town Council and the town. Along with my team and our hard-working elected councillors, I look forward to working hard on behalf of the community to improve the experience of Stamford residents.
“Stamford is filled with people who have a great pride in our beautiful town, and I believe it’s such an exciting time to work together to maintain and develop initiatives which help to make Stamford such a great place for everyone who lives or who spends time here.”
Stamford Town Council has a vibrant Youth Council made up of students from a range of local schools and colleges. The youth councillors met in June to discuss a range of topics, including air quality in the town and the role of the Stamford Street Pastors. They also heard more about how Stamford Town Council uses a range of different channels to communicate with residents and stakeholders.
The Youth Council was set up by Stamford Town Council to help give the younger generation in Stamford a voice. Youth councillors meet regularly with councillors to discuss a range of different issues that are important to them.
If you’d like to find out more about getting involved, then please call 01780 753808 or email communications@stamfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
Please find a Notice of Vacancy in the office of councillor (St Mary’s Ward) and a Notice of Vacancy in the office of councillor (St John’s Ward)
A parade and open-air service were held in Stamford to mark the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
On Sunday 15th September, which is the date commemorated as Battle of Britain Day, a mayoral procession left from the Town Hall before a parade of personnel from RAF Wittering, 2071 (Stamford) Squadron Air Cadets, members of the Royal British Legion, and Stamford Brass.
The Mayor of Stamford, Councillor Kelham Cooke, opened the event and a service was led by RAF Wittering Padre, the Reverend Squadron Leader Andrew Tucker, on the balcony at Browne’s Hospital on Broad Street. Stamford’s poet laureate Caroline Avnit read a poem written specially for the occasion.
A two-minute silence was held, and wreaths were laid at the War Memorial. There was also a fly past by the RAF Lancaster Bomber from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
The Battle of Britain was the first major battle fought entirely in the air, which took place between July and October 1940.
Mayor of Stamford, Councillor Kelham Cooke, said: “It is an honour to play a part in this important commemoration and pay tribute to the determination and sacrifice of those who fought in battle. It’s also an opportunity to celebrate the close ties the town of Stamford shares with Royal Air Force Wittering, and we’re proud to have established such a close friendship with the station.”
RAF Wittering Station Executive Officer Squadron Leader Michael Masters said: “The Battle of Britain was a significant event in the history of the Royal Air Force, and it is a great honour to be able to commemorate the sacrifices made by the Few. Today is an important occasion and RAF Wittering is immensely grateful of the support that we receive from Stamford residents who recognise the bravery and loyalty of the Royal Air Force then and now.”
The Quarry Farm Planning Application Ref. 2022/0227/MAO is available to view on the Rutland County Council website.
Please click HERE and enter the above reference number to view the documents and plans.
The Stamford North Planning Application (Ref. S23/0055) is available to view on the SKDC website.
Please click HERE to view the documents and plans.
Work is underway to clear an overgrown town centre site which sits behind the historic St Peter’s Bastion.
The medieval Bastion on West Street is a Grade I listed building which once formed part of the original 12th century town wall. Stamford Town Council took over the role of maintaining the historic Bastion after ownership of the asset was transferred in 2022. The ancient monument was purchased by the Town Council from SKDC for £1, so the site could be transferred to local ownership.
The Bastion backs onto a large site that has become extremely overgrown over the years. Work has commenced on clearing this area, to enable an assessment to identify work that is required on the Bastion structure itself. Carrying out the clearance work has already given a fascinating glimpse of areas of the Bastion that have not been visible due to the overgrown nature of the space surrounding it. There has also been a surprising finding that internal access to the tower is blocked off.
The tower of the old town walls is a Scheduled Ancient Monument registered and protected by Historic England. Stamford Town Council is working with Historic England on the project to ensure the preservation of this nationally important structure. The organisation has also given detailed specifications for how the clearing work should be carried out.
Welcome to our two new councillors! Luke Chilman and Peter Copley have joined Stamford Town Council after being co-opted into available vacancies at November’s Full Council meeting.
Councillor Luke Chilman will represent All Saint’s South Ward and Councillor Peter Copley will represent St George’s Ward.
Tel: 01780 753808
Address: Stamford Town Council, The Town Hall, St Mary’s Hill, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE92DR
Town Clerk: Mrs Sarah Dorson
Email: townhall@stamfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
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