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 Stowmarket Town Council

Stowmarket Town Council
Milton House,
Milton Road South,
Stowmarket,
Suffolk.
IP14 1EZ

Tel Enquiries: 01449 612060
Fax Enquiries: 01449 775103

Email Stowmarket Council
www.stowmarket.orgmouse
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Stowmarket Town Council

Milton House, Milton Road South,
Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1EZ.
Telephone: 01449 612060
Fax: 01449 775103
Town Council Offices Email:
Email Stowmarket Council
Website: www.stowmarket.org

The Town Council Offices are open every week day from 9.00am – 5.00pm (4.30pm on Fridays). The Town Council can be contacted within these times with any queries.

The Town Council, now serving a population of approximately 17,000 people in three wards, is made up of 15 elected members backed by a staff of over 25.

Town Council meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month in the Council Chamber, Milton Road South, Stowmarket at 7.00pm. Members of the public and press are very welcome to attend.

Stowmarket Town Council Councillors 2007 to 2011
Everson, P. * North

82 Edgecombe Road, Stowmarket IP14 2DW
*Green, G. North
40 Purcell Road, Stowmarket IP14 1TW
Groundsell, C. Central
5 Temple Road, Stowmarket IP14 1AX
MacPherson, D. North
41 Finborough Road, Stowmarket IP14 1PS
*Mayes, Mrs. L. Central
3 Pineview Close, Stowmarket, IP14 1BZ
*Robinson, Mrs. P. Central
Stricklands, Stricklands Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1AP
Salmon, B. North
33 Finborough Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1PS
Salmon, Mrs. H. North
33 Finborough Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1PS
*Scarff, K. South
92 Lindsey Way, Stowmarket, IP14 2PD
Thomas, H. South
84 Edgecombe Road, Stowmarket IP14 2DW
Vecchi, C. South
1 Wayside Close, Stowmarket IP14 2DY
*Waspe, Mrs. V. South
Boyton Hall, Combs Lane, Gt Finborough, IP14 3BL
*Whittle, F. * North
4 Thomas Arne Close, Stowmarket, IP14 1TF
Whybrow, Mrs A. Central
26 Bury Street, Stowmarket IP14 1HH
Whybrow, D. Central
26 Bury Street, Stowmarket IP14 1HH

* Councillors who are also members of Mid Suffolk District Council
County Councillors
Liddell, A.

The Eyrie, 110 High Street, Needham Market IP6 8DW
Whybrow, Mrs A.
26 Bury Street, Stowmarket IP14 1HH
Mission Statement “As an evolving Town Council our aim is to promote the social, economic and environmental well being of Stowmarket through the provision of quality facilities that are accessible to all. We shall work with our residents, other local authorities and community organisations to achieve a safe, healthy and prosperous community.”


Aims
1. To provide services and facilities that meet the needs and expectations of our residents and visitors.

2. To constantly strive to improve the town’s services and environment by working with our partner organisations.

3. To promote the economic and social development of Stowmarket by encouraging local enterprise and by levering in external funding.

4. To be a strong advocate for the views of our townspeople, traders and visitors.

5. To involve the townspeople and organisations in all future developments.

6. To be a good and fair employer by providing fulfilling work opportunities and conditions for our staff and in so doing recognising their importance to the Town Council.

7. To ensure sound financial management of the Town Council resources through Member and officer involvement.


Town Council services include the following:
• Allotments – Bury Road & Cemetery Field
• Cemeteries – Bury Road and Violet Hill Road
• Combs Ford Bus Shelter
• Christmas Lighting
• Civic Events
• Combs Parish Churchyard (under contract)
• Community Centre, Hillside
• Council Offices
• Craft Festival
• Dog & Litter bins provision
• Farmers Market
• Finborough Road Public Toilets
• Floral Displays
• Grant Scheme
• Highway Issues (representing local views)
• Market
• Milton Road South Complex
• Planning Issues (representing local views)
• Play areas – Chilton Field & Hillrise
• Recreation Ground, Skate park & play area
• Regal Theatre
• Relief Road (A1308) verge maintenance (under contract)
• St Peter & St Mary’s Parish Churchyard

 


Whilst every care has been taken in compiling this publication and the statements contained herein are believed to be correct, the publishers and promoters cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies. Reproduction of any part of this publication in any format, without permission, is strictly forbidden. The photographs in this booklet were taken by Stowmarket Town Council and Russell Gant.