PRESS RELEASE Christmas Lights Switch-On 2026 Stone Town Council will stage the annual switch-on of the town’s Christmas lights on Thursday 19th November 2026. The event opens at 5pm, with Samantha Lloyd as compere for the evening and entertainment leading up to the switch-on. Back by popular demand, following a very well received performance at […]
PRESS RELEASE Christmas Lights Switch-On 2026 – 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 19th November and work is well underway to ensure this will be fantastic evening for all the […]
PRESS RELEASE Remembrance Sunday 8th November 2026 and Armistice Day Wednesday 11th November 2026 Stone Town Council warmly invites members of the public to join Town Councillors and members of ex-service organisations in remembering those who gave their lives for us at its Remembrance and Armistice commemorations. Remembrance Sunday Stone The annual parade, together with […]
Stone Artisan Market Stone Town Council is working with Castle Artisan Events to bring a new artisan market to Stone High Street on Saturday 17th October 2026 (10am – 3pm). The event will see the High Street welcome a carefully curated line-up of local makers, creators, artists and independent stallholders for a day of shopping […]
Stone Town Council will host its first Alternative Car Event on Saturday 26th September 2026. This free event will take place in the High Street and Market Square between 10:00am and 2:00pm. Following on from the success of the classic car event earlier in the year Stone Town Council has been working with the Stone […]
The following meetings will take place on TUESDAY 1 September 2026 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: Council General Purposes Committee Planning Consultative Committee Environment Sub-Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2026-27 | Stone Town Council Members of the public are welcome to […]
Stone Town Council’s Warriors at Westbridge event takes place this Saturday, 25th July 2026 at Westbridge Park. This free family event begins at 10.45 am with a Viking procession from the Stone Town Council Building car park on Station Road to Westbridge Park – accompanied children are encouraged to join the parade! Throughout the day, […]
The following meetings will take place on TUESDAY 7 July 2026 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: Council General Purposes Committee Planning Consultative Committee Tourism & Town Promotion Sub-Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2026-27 | Stone Town Council Members of the public […]
PRESS RELEASE Stone Town Council will again play host to a collection of approximately 60 classic cars on Saturday 11th July 2026. This free event will take over the High Street and Market Square between 11:00am and 3:00pm. A road closure will be in place for the High Street from 7:00am – 5:00pm on the […]
PRESS RELEASE Stone Town Council’s Warriors at Westbridge event brings a thrilling Viking invasion to Westbridge Park on Saturday 25 July 2026. Prepare for an unforgettable day of Viking adventure! This free family event promises a full day of entertainment, history, and hands-on activities for visitors of all ages. The Viking invasion begins at 10.30am […]
Grant Applications 2026-27 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 7 July 2026 Application Process In order to be considered […]
The following meetings will take place on TUESDAY 2 June 2026 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: Council Planning Consultative Committee Environment Sub-Committee Mayor’s Charity Sub-Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2026-27 | Stone Town Council Members of the public are welcome to […]
The following meetings will take place on TUESDAY 19 May 2026 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: General Purposes Committee Planning Consultative Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2026-27 | Stone Town Council Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings of […]
The Annual Meeting of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 12 May 2026 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm. The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2026-27 | Stone Town Council Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings of the Council […]
Assistant Town Clerk (Democratic) and Mayor’s Secretary Full-Time Permanent (37 hours per week) Salary: £31,537 – £32,597 (plus pay award from 1st April 2026) Stone Town Council is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced person to join our small, dedicated Council team as an Assistant Town Clerk. The main duties of the role will be to […]
Stone Town Council will again be celebrating Saint George’s Day with an exciting, free-to-attend event for the whole family by bringing medieval knights into the town on Saturday 25th April 2026. The event will start with a parade at 12:30pm down the High Street to Market Square led by Saint George, which children are […]
PRESS RELEASE Mayor’s Charity Street Collection and Easter Egg Trail – Saturday 4th April 2026 The Stone Town Mayor, Councillor Jason Metters, will be holding a street collection in and around the town, this Saturday, 4th April 2026 as part of his fundraising efforts for his chosen charities, Stone Community First Responders, Alzheimer’s Club and […]
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 7 April 2026 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: Town Council General Purposes Committee Planning Consultative Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2025-26 | Stone Town Council Members of the public are […]
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 17 March 2026 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 […]
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 3 March 2026 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: Town Council General Purposes Committee Planning Consultative Committee The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2025-26 | Stone Town Council Members of the public […]
Town Councillor, Councillor Jim Davies, will be leading a short ceremony at the top of the High Street in Stone on Saturday 7 March 2026 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 […]
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 17 February 2026 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: Town Council 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 […]
The following meetings of the Town Council will take place on TUESDAY 3 February 2026 in the Council Chamber at 15 Station Road, Stone, beginning at 7:00pm: General Purposes Committee Meeting The agendas and papers for all meetings are available here: 2025-26 | Stone Town Council Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Remembrance Sunday 9th November 2025 and Armistice Day Tuesday 11th November 2025 Stone Town Council warmly invites members of the public to join Town Councillors and members of ex-Service Organisations in remembering those who gave their lives for us at its Remembrance and Armistice commemorations. Remembrance Sunday The Annual Parade, together with Services of Remembrance […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]