Tourism & Town Promotion Sub-Committee Agenda Tuesday 17 March 2026

15 Station Road

Stone

ST15 8JP

9 March 2026

Town Clerk

Les Trigg

Tel: 01785 619740

Email: clerk@stonetowncouncil.gov.uk

Dear Councillor,

A meeting of the TOURISM & TOWN PROMOTION SUB COMMITTEE will be held in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, on TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2026 at 7.00pm, for consideration of the matters itemised in the following agenda.

The agenda is set out below and I trust you will be able to attend.

Les Trigg
Town Clerk

Councillors: Mrs J. Hood (Chairman), A. Mottershead (Vice Chairman), A. Best, A. Burgess,
J. Davies, L. Davies, K. Dawson, B. Kenney and J. Powell

Co-opted
Member: Mr J. Cook

AGENDA

1. To receive apologies for absence

2. Declarations of Interest

3. Requests for Dispensations

4. Representations from Members of the Public

To consider representations from members of the public on items to be considered at this meeting, in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public participation.

5. Minutes of Previous Meeting

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Tourism & Town Promotion Sub-Committee held on 13 January 2026, Minute No’s TTP26/024 – TTP26/033 (attached)

6. Calendar of Events

To consider the Town Council’s Calendar of Events (and give updates on events that have taken place) including:

2026
Taken Place

• Texas Flag Raising, marking Texas State’s independence from Mexico (Saturday 7 March 2026)

2026/2027
Upcoming/To be agreed

• St George’s Day (25 April 2026)
• Floating Market (9 & 10 May 2026)
• Classic Car Event (11 July 2026)
• Motorbike Event (8 August 2026)
• Children’s Event (July/August 2026)
• Summer Street Party (15 August 2026)
• Florence Brass Band Concert & Burma Star Commemoration (16 August 2026)
• Alternative Car Event (26 September 2026)
• Christmas Lights Switch-On (19 November 2026)
• Texas Flag Raising, marking the anniversary of Texas joining the Union on 29 December 1845 (29 December 2026)
• Any suggested new future events for 2026/27

7. Rebekah

To consider the future of Rebekah, the narrow boat on the canal bridge.

8. Reports from Working Groups

• Remembrance Plaques Working Group (Co-ordinator: L. Davies)

• Market Strategy Working Group (Co-ordinator: J. Hood)

• Friendship Agreement Working Group (Co-ordinator: J. Davies)

Will any Councillors who wish to speak at this meeting, but are not members of the Sub-Committee, please inform the Chairman before the start of the meeting.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the Tourism & Town Promotion Sub-Committee Meeting as observers and/or to make representations to the committee in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public participation. Details of this scheme are displayed on the Town Council’s noticeboards and website.

Please access the Council Chamber from the rear of the building.