Town Mayor 2025-26
Jason Metters, Town Mayor
Councillor Jason Metters
Biography
TOWN MAYOR
Jason Metters grew up in Stone. During his adolescence he was recognised for his service to the local area and received the Princess Diana Memorial Award for years of voluntary work across many projects, including The War Graves Commission, Millenium Volunteers, and as Chairman for the Stafford & Stone’s District Youth Council.
In higher education, he won an Excellence Scholarship to supplement higher education and achieved;
– Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy (Keele University),
– Masters in Business Administration (Keele University).
He has worked in financial services and education in Switzerland, France, and Vietnam, but eventually moved into the charity sector currently acting as the Deputy CEO of a charity focusing on men’s health and patient advocacy. His personal interests include the liberal arts, the classics, economics, card games, technology, eastern philosophy, and socialising with new friends and old – when he can find the time.
“I joined the town council with the intention of representing constituents that are passionate about the value of community. As Mayor, I am proud to be in a position that recognises the fantastic work that others in Stone participate in each day. I know there are many of you that contribute to our community spirit in your own way. I have a tough role to live up to after the exemplary standard upheld by my predecessors, but I look forward to following their example in the year ahead.”
To contact the Mayor please call: 01785 619743 or email: clerk@stonetowncouncil.gov.uk
Town Mayor’s Reports
Town Mayor 2025-26 & Town Mayor 2024-25
The Mayor’s Charity
The Mayor’s chosen charity is :
To find out about the work of the charity and how you can make a donation please click on the images:
All proceeds raised are distributed at the end of the Mayoral year.
Deputy Mayor
The Deputy Mayor of Stone for the year 2025-26 is Councillor Andrew Best.
Councillor Best’s Consort is his wife, Mrs Rosalind Best.
Mayor’s Chaplain
The Mayor’s Chaplain is chosen by the Town Mayor and is appointed at the Annual Council meeting in May each year. The role includes leading prayers before Council meetings and participating in civic ceremonies.
The Mayor’s Chaplain is Reverend Paul Kingman of Christ Church.
