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Meetings of Stone Town Council on TUESDAY 13 January 2026
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 13 January 2026 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: Planning Consultative Committee Tourism & Town Promotion Sub-Committee Environment Sub-Committee Estates Sub-Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2025-26 | Stone Town Council Members […]
Grant Applications 2026
Grant Applications 2026 Stone Town Council makes a sum of money available each year – usually in February and July – for local community groups to bid for grant aid. The distribution of grants will next be considered by the General Purposes Committee on Tuesday 3 February 2026 Application Process In order to be considered […]
Meetings of Stone Town Council on TUESDAY 9 December 2025
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 9 December 2025 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: Town Council General Purposes Planning Consultative Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2025-26 | Stone Town Council Members of the public are welcome […]
Town Mayor’s Carol Service on Sunday 7 December 2025
7 The Stone Town Mayor and Mayoress, Councillor Jason Metters and Miss Sarah Goodall, will be holding a Carol Service on Sunday 7 December 2025 at 3:00pm at St Michael & St Wulfad’s Church. The service will be led by Lay Minister, Mr Dennis Abbott. Everyone is welcome to attend. Tel: 01785 619743 Email: clerk@stonetowncouncil.gov.uk
Christmas Lights Switch-On 2025
PRESS RELEASE Christmas Lights Switch-On 2025 Thursday 20th November will see Stone Town Council staging the annual switch-on of the town’s Christmas lights. The event opens at 5pm, with Kath Stanway as compere for the evening and entertainment leading up to the switch-on including the pupils from Alleynes Drama Society performing scenes from their Christmas […]
Meetings of Stone Town Council on TUESDAY 18 November 2025
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 18 November 2025 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: Tourism & Town Promotion Sub-Committee Environment Sub-Committee Estates Sub-Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2025-26 | Stone Town Council Members of the public […]
Remembrance Sunday in Stone on 9 November 2025
The Annual Parade, together with Services of Remembrance at the War Memorial in Granville Square and later at the Parish Church of St. Michael and St. Wulfad, will take place on Sunday 9th November. The arrangements are as follows: – 10.15 a.m. Parade Personnel to assemble at the bottom of the High Street. 10.35 a.m. […]
Christmas Lights Switch-On 2025
PRESS RELEASE Christmas Lights Switch-On 2025 Thursday 20th November will see Stone Town Council staging the annual switch-on of the town’s Christmas lights. The event opens at 5pm, with Kath Stanway as compere for the evening and entertainment leading up to the switch-on including the pupils from Alleynes Drama Society performing scenes from their Christmas […]
Meetings of Stone Town Council on TUESDAY 4 November 2025
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 4 November 2025 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: Town Council General Purposes Planning Consultative Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2025-26 | Stone Town Council Members of the public are welcome […]
Stone Town Council – Mayor’s Charity (2024-25)
PRESS RELEASE Christmas Lights Switch-On 2025 Thursday 20th November will see Stone Town Council staging the annual switch-on of the town’s Christmas lights. The event opens at 5pm, with Kath Stanway as compere for the evening and entertainment leading up to the switch-on including the pupils from Alleynes Drama Society performing scenes from their Christmas […]
Meetings of Stone Town Council on TUESDAY 7 October 2025
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 7 October 2025 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: Town Council General Purposes Planning Consultative Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2025-26 | Stone Town Council Members of the public are welcome […]
Meetings of Stone Town Council on TUESDAY 16 September 2025
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 16 September 2025 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: Tourism & Town Promotion Environment The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2025-26 | Stone Town Council Members of the public are welcome to attend […]
Meetings of Stone Town Council on TUESDAY 2 September 2025
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 2 September 2025 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: Town Council General Purposes Planning Consultative Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2025-26 | Stone Town Council Members of the public are welcome […]
Brass Band Concert at Stonefield Park on Sunday 17 August 2025
Summer Street Party Summer Street Party PRESS RELEASE Brass Band Concert at Stonefield Park Stone Town Council is pleased to announce the return of its popular Brass Band concert at Stonefield Park, to be held this year on Sunday 17th August 2025. The Florence Brass Band will be performing at the park between […]
Summer Street Party on Saturday 16th August 2025
Summer Street Party Summer Street Party PRESS RELEASE Stone Town Council is holding a Summer Street Party on Saturday 16th August 2025 and everyone is invited to join us for this free, family event! We recommend that you head over to the High Street around midday to grab a good spot and we encourage […]
The Whale at Westbridge on Tuesday 12 August 2025
The Whale at Westbridge PRESS RELEASE THE WHALE AT WESTBRIDGE Stone Town Council is excited to announce the upcoming arrival of a huge, inflatable whale to the ‘shores’ of the River Trent and the Trent and Mersey Canal on Tuesday 12th August 2025!! The 18 metre long sperm whale will be ‘beached’ in […]
Meetings of Stone Town Council on TUESDAY 15 July 2025
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 15 July 2025 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: Tourism & Town Promotion Sub-Committee Environment Sub-Committee Mayor’s Charity Sub-Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2025-26 | Stone Town Council Members of the […]
Meetings of Stone Town Council on TUESDAY 1 July 2025
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 1 July 2025 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: Town Council General Purposes Planning Consultative Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2025-26 | Stone Town Council Members of the public are welcome […]
Grant Applications 2025
Grant Applications 2025 Stone Town Council makes a sum of money available each year – usually in February and July – for local community groups to bid for grant aid. The distribution of grants will next be considered by the General Purposes Committee on Tuesday 1 July 2025. Application Process In order to be considered […]
Meetings of Stone Town Council on TUESDAY 3 June 2025
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 3 June 2025 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: Town Council General Purposes Planning Consultative Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2025-26 | Stone Town Council Members of the public are welcome […]
Meetings of Stone Town Council on TUESDAY 20 May 2025
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 20 May 2025 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: General Purposes Planning Consultative Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2025-26 | Stone Town Council Members of the public are welcome to attend […]
VE Day 80 Proclamation – Thursday 8 May 2025
VE80 PROCLAMATION Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! Eighty years ago today the United Kingdom and its allies from around the globe celebrated the end of the war in Europe. Today as we come together to commemorate what came to be known as VE Day our thoughts turn to thanksgiving and remembrance of those millions […]
Annual Meeting of Stone Town Council on TUESDAY 13 May 2025
The Annual Meeting of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 13 May 2025 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm. The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2025-26 | Stone Town Council Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings of the Council […]
VE Day 80th Anniversary
PRESS RELEASE VE Day 80th Anniversary Stone Town Council is proud to host a day of remembrance on Thursday 8th May 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The community is warmly invited to join a series of commemorative events to honour the courage, resilience, and sacrifice of those who lived […]
VE Day 80th Anniversary
PRESS RELEASE VE Day 80th Anniversary Stone Town Council is hosting a special day of remembrance to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The community is invited to gather in a poignant act of remembrance on Thursday 8th May to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, honouring the courage and sacrifice of those […]
Elves and the Shoemaker – Stone Heritage Centre
PRESS RELEASE Elves and the Shoemaker – Stone Heritage Centre Stone Town Council is pleased to announce an exciting and immersive free event for local children on Monday 14th April, 10.30am – 11.30am at the Stone Heritage Centre. The event, centered around Elves and the Shoemaker Storytime and Crafts, offers young participants a unique opportunity […]
Meetings of Stone Town Council on TUESDAY 1 April 2025
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 1 April 2025 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: Council General Purposes Planning Consultative Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2024-25 | Stone Town Council Members of the public are welcome to […]
Saint George’s Day Event – Saturday 26th April 2025
PRESS RELEASE Saint George’s Day Event – Saturday 26th April 2025 Stone Town Council will again be celebrating Saint George’s Day with an exciting, all-ages event for the whole family by bringing medieval knights into the town on Saturday 26th April 2025. The event will start with a parade at 12:30pm down the High Street […]
Meetings of Stone Town Council on TUESDAY 18 March 2025
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 18 March 2025 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: General Purposes Tourism & Town Promotion Sub-Committee Environment Sub-Committee Estates Sub-Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2024-25 | Stone Town Council Members […]
Covid-19 Day of Refection
PRESS RELEASE COVID-19 Day of Reflection 2025 marks five years since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Sunday 9th March, people across the UK will join together for a Day of Reflection. It is a time to remember those who lost their lives, the sacrifices made by many and the impact the pandemic […]
Meetings of Stone Town Council on TUESDAY 18 February 2025
A meeting of the Town Council and Planning Consultative Committee will take place on TUESDAY 18 February 2025 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm. The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2024-25 | Stone Town Council Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings […]
Town Mayor’s Charity Pig Race
The Stone Town Mayor and Mayoress, Councillor Philip and Mrs Edith Leason, invite you to a Charity Pig Race evening at Stone Golf Club, The Fillybrooks, Cauldon Way, Stone, ST15 0NB, on Friday 7 March 2025. The arrival time is 7:00pm for the first race at 7:30pm. Tickets are priced at £13 which includes a […]
Call for VE Day Stories and Items
PRESS RELEASE Call for VE Day Stories and items Stone Town Council is preparing to remember the sacrifices made by so many throughout World War II on VE Day 80th Anniversary on Thursday 8th of May. As part of our celebrations, the Heritage Centre will be showcasing fascinating WWII artifacts from our local community and […]
Texas Flag Raising on Saturday 1 March 2025
Town Councillor, Councillor Jim Davies, will be leading a short ceremony at the top of the High Street in Stone on Saturday 1 March 2025 at noon, to commemorate the anniversary of Texas gaining its independence from Mexico on 2 March 1836. The focus of the occasion will be the raising of the Flag of the […]
Meeting of General Purposes Committee on TUESDAY 4 February 2025
A meeting of the General Purposes Committee will take place on TUESDAY 4 February 2025 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm. The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2024-25 | Stone Town Council Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings of the Council […]
Meetings of Stone Town Council on TUESDAY 14 January 2025
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 14 January 2025 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: Planning Consultative Committee Tourism & Town Promotion Sub-Committee Environment Sub-Committee Estates Sub-Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2024-25 | Stone Town Council […]
Grant Applications 2025
Grant Applications 2025 Stone Town Council makes a sum of money available each year – usually in February and July – for local community groups to bid for grant aid. The distribution of grants will next be considered by the General Purposes Committee on Tuesday 4 February 2025. Application Process In order to be considered […]
Call for items for Display
PRESS RELEASE Call for Items for Loan and Display – Heritage Centre Stone Town Council is preparing to tell the history of Stone at the Heritage Centre. Can you help? We would be grateful to those people of Stone who could offer an item for loan so that we may display them for […]
Meetings of Stone Town Council on TUESDAY 10 December 2024
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 10 December 2024 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: Council General Purposes Planning Consultative Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2024-25 | Stone Town Council Members of the public are welcome […]
Stone Banking Hub
PRESS RELEASE Stone Banking Hub Stone Town Council is pleased to be continuing its association with Cash Access UK to retain the Banking Hub at the Frank Jordan Centre for an extended period beyond the originally planned closing date of December 2024. The Banking Hub has provided essential services to Stone residents, which have become […]
Stone Vegan Market 2024
PRESS RELEASE Stone Vegan Market 2024 Stone Town Council is pleased to announce that their first Stone Vegan Market will be in the High Street on Saturday 16th November, 10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. This Event, hosted by Vegan Market Company will be running alongside the Council’s ever popular Craft and Collectable’s market […]
Town Mayor’s Carol Service on Sunday 8 December 2024
The Stone Town Mayor and Mayoress, Councillor Philip Leason MBE JP and Mrs Edith Leason, will be holding a Carol Service on Sunday 8 December 2024 at 3:00pm at St Michael & St Wulfad’s Church. The service will be led by Reverend Jim Cartlidge, Curate of Stone, Chaplain to the Mayor of Stone. Everyone is […]
Meetings of Stone Town Council on TUESDAY 19 November 2024
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 19 November 2024 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: Tourism & Town Promotion Sub-Committee Estates Sub-Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2024-25 | Stone Town Council Members of the public are welcome […]
Christmas Lights Switch-On 2024
PRESS RELEASE Christmas Lights Switch-On 2024 Thursday 21st November will see Stone Town Council staging the annual switch-on of the town’s Christmas lights. The event opens at 5pm, with Samantha Lloyd as compere for the evening and entertainment leading up to the switch-on including an appearance from The Grinch and Cindy Lou and […]
Remembrance Sunday in Stone on 10 November 2024
The Annual Parade, together with Services of Remembrance at the War Memorial in Granville Square and later at the Parish Church of St. Michael and St. Wulfad, will take place on Sunday 10th November. The arrangements are as follows: – 10.15 a.m. Parade Personnel to assemble at the bottom of the High Street. 10.35 a.m. […]
Meetings of Stone Town Council on TUESDAY 5 November 2024
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 5 November 2024 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: Council General Purposes Planning Consultative Committee Environment Sub-Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2024-25 | Stone Town Council Members of the public […]
Christmas Lights Switch-On 2024
PRESS RELEASE Christmas Lights Switch-On 2024 – Date for Your Diary Stone Town Council is delighted to announce the date for this year’s switch on of the town’s Christmas lights. The Switch On will take place on Thursday 21st November and work is well underway to ensure this will be fantastic evening for […]
Meetings of Stone Town Council on TUESDAY 1 October 2024
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 1 October 2024 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: Council General Purposes Planning Consultative Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2024-25 | Stone Town Council Members of the public are welcome […]
Meetings of Stone Town Council on TUESDAY 17 September 2024
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 17 September 2024 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: Tourism & Town Promotion Sub-Committee Environment Sub-Committee Estates Sub-Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2024-25 | Stone Town Council Members of the […]
Summer Street Party – Saturday 31 August 2024
PRESS RELEASE Stone Town Council is holding a Summer Street Party on Saturday 31st August 2024 and everyone is invited to join us for this free, family event! We are very excited to have local Olympians Joe Clarke and Adam Burgess, who both recently won silver medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, officially opening […]
Summer Circus Skills – Monday 19 to Wednesday 21 August 2024
PRESS RELEASE Summer Circus Skills Stone Town Council is very excited to be offering free circus skills workshops for children in the Market Square next week as well as free face painting! From Monday 19th August until Wednesday 21st August there will be circus skills sessions running from 10.00 am – 12.30 pm and […]
Meetings of Stone Town Council on TUESDAY 6 August 2024
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 6 August 2024 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: Council General Purposes Planning Consultative Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2024-25 | Stone Town Council Members of the public are welcome […]