NEWS FLASH!
Good afternoon,
Kington Town Council would like to make people aware that we believe that there is some Hemlock Water Dropwort growing on the riverbank in Crooked Well Meadow. This is a highly toxic plant, and we are in the process of obtaining an expert identification, and subsequent removal of the plant. It has been cordoned off but there may be other plants growing under the trees along the riverbank.
NEWS
Kington Town Council Press Release:
Kington Town Council Welcomes New Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
Kington Town Council is pleased to announce the appointment, on 7th April 2026, of Michael Greenfield, as its new Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO).
Michael brings over three decades of senior leadership experience across the public and voluntary sectors, with a strong track record in local government governance, financial management, and organisational improvement. He is a professionally qualified Town Clerk, holding both the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) and Financial Introduction to Local Council Administration (FILCA), and is a Principal member of the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC). Michael has extensive experience managing complex local authority budgets exceeding £1.5 million and leading on governance, compliance, and financial stewardship. He has supported councils through periods of change and development, helping to strengthen governance arrangements and ensure effective, lawful decision-making.
He is PRINCE2 Practitioner qualified and brings expertise in project management, democratic services, and community-focused governance. In addition, he has experience supporting charitable trusts, strengthening governance and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Commenting on his appointment, Michael said: “I am delighted to join Kington Town Council and look forward to working with councillors and the community to support strong governance, transparent decision making, and positive outcomes for residents.”
Kington Town Council welcomes Michael and looks forward to his contribution in supporting the Council’s work and the wider community. The Council thanked the previous Town Clerk and RFO, Liz Kelso, for her years of valued service and professional support to Council throughout her tenure.
CASUAL VACANCIES
There are currently three vacancies for town councillors on Kington Town Council. If you care about where you live and are passionate about your community, why not join us and make a local change. No experience or special skills are required, just a willingness and enthusiasm to help keep Kington a vibrant and good place to live. If you are over the age of 18, have lived or worked in Kington for the last 12 months or more and are on the electoral register you can put yourself forward. You will need to be able to attend our monthly meetings which are held on the third Monday of each month at 6.00pm. Meetings last no more than two hours. For more information about the role of a Town Councillor, please email or call the Town Clerk. There is more information about the role of town councillor on our vacancies page.
EXAMPLES OF TOWN COUNCIL WORK
Provides financial support to Festivals, Exhibitions and Events throughout the year, obtains 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