Two people in climbing gear hold the Armed Forces Day Flag

Celebrating Armed Forces Week

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Armed Forces Week begins today, a national opportunity to recognise and express gratitude to the United Kingdom’s Armed Forces, including veterans, reservists and their families. Flag-Raising Ceremony – Thursday, 26 […]

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Three adults stand next to a defibrillator station and a parking meter in a car park, with a brick wall and a sign for South Kesteven District Council in the background.

New defibrillator for the town

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A new defibrillator has been installed thanks to the efforts of local resident Averil Campbell and the residents of Anseres Place. The community project to install the lifesaving equipment in […]

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Photo of Sarah Dorson, Town Clerk at Stamford Town Council

It’s Local Council Clerk Week!

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Local Council Clerk Week is a special opportunity to celebrate the essential work of local council clerks – and we’re proud to shine a spotlight on our very own Town […]

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A volunteer works at a table covered with old books, tools, paper, and supplies, with a bookshelf in the background.

Celebrating our volunteers

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This week is Volunteers Week, a UK-wide celebration that recognises the invaluable contributions of volunteers. Here at Stamford Town Council, we are indebted to our dedicated team of 11 volunteers […]

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New Mayor of Stamford Councillor Amanda Wheeler and Deputy Mayor Jane Kingman

Welcome to the new Mayor and Deputy Mayor

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We thrilled to welcome our new Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the 2025/2026 municipal year! Councillor Amanda Wheeler has become Mayor of Stamford, after previously serving as the Deputy Mayor. […]

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Commonwealth War Graves Commission Tour guide Steve Baldwin

Join a free tour of Stamford Cemetery

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Join a free guided tour at Stamford Cemetery over the coming months and pay tribute to the men and women of the Commonwealth Forces who lost their lives during the […]

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AGE UK shop window display with military uniforms on mannequins, Union Jack flags, bunting, and a table set with teacups and flowers.

Best VE Day themed window display

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We’re pleased to announce that Age UK Stamford was recognised as designing the best VE Day themed window display in the town! The incredible window dressing features military uniforms, flags […]

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Mayor of Stamford Councillor Kelham Cooke with the Twinning OathOleksii Klitovchenko

Hostomel and Stamford formally twinned

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The official signing of the Twinning Oath between Hostomel, Ukraine, and Stamford was celebrated before the full Town Council meeting in April. The signed twinning documents were delivered by Ukrainian […]

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A large beacon fire burns atop a tall metal basket at night, with a crowd of people and trees silhouetted in the background.

Stamford’s beacon lit to mark VE Day

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A Beacon Lighting Ceremony was held at Stamford Recreation Ground to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. The Mayor of Stamford Councillor Kelham Cooke welcomed the crowd, and there […]

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