NEWS

CASUAL VACANCY

Fred Hawkins has resigned as a town councillor as he has moved away from Kington and we thank him for all his efforts on behalf of the Town since his election many years ago.  We all wish him well.  This has created a casual vacancy and electors of the town can now request a formal election to be held to find a replacement.  If ten electors so wish, an election will be held   A copy of the notice of casual vacancy can be found on our elections page. 

We currently also have a vacancy for another Town Councillor following the resignation of Jon Cooke and, as there has been no request for an election, the Town Council can co-opt to fill the vacancy.   If you think you might be interested in serving your community as a town councillor, please let the Town Clerk know as soon as possible. 

ELECTIONS HELD 4TH MAY 2023 

On 4th May 2023 local elections were held in Herefordshire to elect/re-elect Town Councillors for Kington Town Council and councillors for Herefordshire Council.  For the Town Council, there were fewer nominations than seats so all those nominated were elected uncontested, leaving three seats vacant.  At the annual meeting of the town council which was held on Monday 15th May, we welcomed Cllr. Nicki Cornish, Cllr. Alan Dixon and Cllr. Kim Greig to the town Council.   

EXAMPLES OF TOWN COUNCIL WORK

Provides financial support to Festivals, Exhibitions and Events throughout the year, including funding the Festivals brochure which is distributed widely throughout the country and beyond.

Has obtained  funding for the benefit of local businesses and residents including managing and funding a shop front grant scheme, creation of a town walking map, funding for planters and flower displays throughout the town, offers grants to local community groups, owns and manages the Recreation Ground through Kington Recreation Ground Trust, submits comments on planning applications within the town, maintains the churchyard at St. Mary's Church, supports the local footpath network, funds and provides decorations through the town at Christmas, works with and through other organisations in the town to represent the views of local people particularly in relation to the services provided by and through Herefordshire Council such as working with Herefordshire on the Kington Economic Development Plan and the Kington Travel Survey and operates a civic award scheme to recognise the efforts of local residents working for the benefit of local people.

 Has worked with Herefordshire Council to obtain funding and manage resurfacing of the High Street and pavements