Welcome to the Stamford Town Council Website


Please browse our website to read more about our lovely town including information regarding Town Council events, activities and more!

Stamford Town Council was formerly a Borough Council prior to the local government re-organisation in 1974.  Although a Town Council, its responsibilities and powers are the same as any Parish Council together with certain Civic duties it is required to undertake within its Parish boundary.  Responsibilities include the management of the cemetery, the Town’s allotments, the Recreation Ground, Town Meadows, Bastion, Empingham Road Sports Field and Uffington Road Sports Field.  In addition, the councillors are appointed as Trustees of the Harry Skells Estate Trust and administer the funds available from the Trust.

South Kesteven District Council is responsible for Waste collection, Recycling, Planning and Environmental Health, licences (including Taxis), litter bins, markets, parking permits, public toilets, street cleaning and tree preservation.

Lincolnshire County Council responsibilities include: Adult Social care, Children's Services, Education, Highways, Street Lighting, Libraries, Trading Standards, Fire & Rescue, Registration and Celebratory Services.

For information regarding Flood Warnings in Stamford, click on the link Flood warnings for Stamford, Lincolnshire, England - GOV.UK (flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk)

 Should you wish to hire the Town Hall for Civil Marriages and Civil Partnerships please contact the Town Hall on 01780 753808

For an application form and details of fees for Civil Ceremonies please click HERE  

 

 

News & Updates

Have you lost anything on the Meadows or Recreation Ground? Check here or contact the Town Hall - Telephone 01780 753808  

 

For information regarding Nuisance Parking, see 'Services' above and select 'Community Services'

 

Please see the 'News and Events' Page for the current status of individual events