3 Community Grants Awarded!
16th July 2026
Stowmarket Town Council is delighted to announce the latest successful grant awards through its community funding programmes, helping to support local organisations and …
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16th July 2026
Stowmarket Town Council is delighted to announce the latest successful grant awards through its community funding programmes, helping to support local organisations and …
5th July 2026
Thousands of visitors flocked to Stowmarket on Sunday 5th July as the annual Food & Drink Festival returned for another year. With more …
3rd July 2026
Hello to one and all, I hope you have all managed to keep cool in the somewhat melting and debilitating weather. I have …
29th June 2026
The 2025/26 annual report is now available to read online or you can pick up a printed copy from: Milton House, Stowmarket Town Council …
22nd June 2026
On Wednesday 24th June we will be saying goodbye to Heather Tooke, our Community Centre Manager, who will be leaving after an incredible …
15th June 2026
Stowmarket Town Council is pleased to announce the latest award from its community funding initiative, StowFund. A grant of £891.00 has been awarded …
10th June 2026
Stowmarket Food & Drink Festival is set to welcome thousands of visitors on Sunday 5th July, bringing together the very best locally and …
2nd June 2026
After an evening of thanks, and goodbyes from Councillor David Child Town Mayor 25/26 and his Consort Councillor Maria Childs as they rounded …
27th May 2026
Chilton Fields was buzzing over the Bank Holiday weekend as thousands of people attended StowFest 2026, a free, family-friendly community event held on …
21st May 2026
Stowmarket will play host to Suffolk’s 2026 Armed Forces Day celebrations, with military fanfare and a full day of family fun to recognise …
13th May 2026
Residents are invited to attend a series of community drop-in sessions at the Market Place, offering the opportunity to speak directly with local …
6th May 2026
Stowmarket Town Council is pleased to announce that Councillor Darren Dordoy has been elected Town Mayor of Stowmarket, following the Annual Town Meeting …
1st May 2026
Hello once more, This is it – my final blog. It’s been a joy from start to finish. Thank you. Maria and I …
30th April 2026
Stowmarket Town Council is pleased to announce the official opening of the new Poppy Play Area at King’s Meadow Recreation Ground, providing a …
29th April 2026
Stowmarket Town Council is pleased to announce the latest success from its community funding initiative, StowFund. A grant of £1,000 has been awarded …
13th April 2026
StowFest is back in 2026, ready to kick off the festival season with two days of live music, family fun, and community spirit! …
7th April 2026
Stowmarket has once again demonstrated its pride and passion for the local environment with the successful delivery of this year’s Keep Stowmarket Tidy …
7th April 2026
Hello once more, I am coming to the end of my year as Mayor of the wonderful town. One thing I can assure …
1st April 2026
Back in spring 2022, Stowmarket Town Council launched Catch Up – the magazine created for the people of Stowmarket, by the people of …
31st March 2026
On Tuesday 31st March, more than 100 enthusiastic volunteers came together to help tidy the town of Stowmarket as part of the annual …
23rd March 2026
Nominations for the Stowmarket Town Awards 2026 have officially opened. The annual awards celebrate the unsung heroes of Stowmarket who make a difference …
10th March 2026
Applications for Stowmarket Christmas Fayre 2026 are now open! We invite all local businesses to apply to be part of this fantastic day. …
10th March 2026
Stowmarket Town Council is delighted to share the latest success from our community funding initiative, StowFund. A grant of £1000 has been awarded …
5th March 2026
Hello all, Chestita Baba Marta! “What is this?” you ask. Well I am writing this on the 1st of March and as some …
3rd March 2026
Stowmarket Town Council is pleased to announce the successful completion of a solar energy installation at Stowmarket Lawn Tennis Club, delivered with support …
2nd February 2026
January was a quiet month on the mayoral front, but we did have one important event. We had the Mayor’s Afternoon Tea Party! …
28th January 2026
Applications for Stowmarket Food and Drink Festival 2026 are now open! We invite all local and regional Food and Drink businesses to apply …
6th January 2026
Hello and Happy New Year to you all! As ever the people of Stowmarket have been very community minded throughout December and it …
19th December 2025
The Winter edition of our Catch Up newsletter is now available to read online. Paper copies can be picked up from Milton House.
15th December 2025
It’s been another exciting year at Stowmarket Town Council! Here’s just some of our highlights from 2025: Kerry Ellis became a Patron for …
11th December 2025
We are pleased to announce the funding that Stowmarket Town Council have awarded to local community organisations, clubs, societies and third sector organisations …
8th December 2025
It’s got chilly hasn’t it! The month started with Remembrance activities. It was an honour (as I mentioned last month) to be asked …
1st December 2025
The Stowmarket Christmas Fayre made a spectacular return this year, exceeding all expectations as thousands of visitors filled the town centre to celebrate …
29th November 2025
Two former Town Councillors have sadly died. Lesley Mayes served as a Town Councillor for over 20 years until May 2023 and was …
11th November 2025
The countdown to the highly anticipated Stowmarket Christmas Fayre is officially on! Taking place across various locations in the town, this year’s event …
10th November 2025
Stowmarket Town Council is delighted to share the latest success from our community funding initiative, StowFund. A grant of £925 has been awarded …
10th November 2025
Stowmarket came together under beautiful autumn sunshine to pay tribute to those who gave their lives in service to our country. The Remembrance …
5th November 2025
Hello, As we progress through autumn with its beautiful changes in colour (and perhaps a less welcome change in temperatures) it has been …
31st October 2025
Despite the wet weather in the afternoon, over a thousand people attended Go Green Go Wild event on Wednesday 29th October to inspire …
12th October 2025
The Town Mayor, Councillor David Child held his Civic Service on Sunday 12th October at The Regal. A procession from Milton House, included …
10th October 2025
The Autumn edition of our Catch Up newsletter is now available to read online Paper copies can be picked up from Food Museum, …
6th October 2025
Hello to all of you wonderful people of this town. It has been a quiet month for me, but it was also a …
26th September 2025
Stowmarket Town Council is inviting families to enjoy a fun-filled day this October half term as Go Green Go Wild returns to the …
4th September 2025
Greetings once more as we head out of August – and parents around the town look towards returning their children back to school. …
1st September 2025
Stowmarket Town Council is pleased to announce the launch of its Stowmarket Communities Grant Scheme for the 2025/26 financial year. This initiative aims …
15th August 2025
Stowmarket came together on Friday 15th August 2025 to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Japan (VJ Day) with a moving ceremony …
12th August 2025
Stowmarket will come together next week to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Japan (VJ Day) with a respectful act of remembrance …
4th August 2025
It is another month gone – a month of sweltering heat and some impressive rain – who would want to live anywhere with …