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Council History |
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Written by Oliver Kemp
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Shipston-on-Stour Town Council was formed in 1974 following local Government re-organisation. The name was changed from Shipston-on-Stour Parish to Town Council to avoid confusion. As a result, the Shipston Rural District Council was abolished, it’s functions being taken over by the then new Stratford-on-Avon District Council.
The main functions of the Town Council are to gather the opinions of
local residents and influence others to provide services for the area.
Shipston Town Council also provides a number of other benefits to the
town by taking responsibility for open spaces, burial grounds, litter
picking, gardening and recreation facilities.
To date, the Town Council is the longest continuing local authority in
the local government area, serving and reflecting the needs of the
community. The Parish and Town Councils celebrated their centenary in
1994.
The Shipston-on-Stour Town Council has the overall aim of continuing to
serve the local people of Shipston-on-Stour for the next 100 years.
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