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Www.stiltonparishcouncil.gov.uk Elections coincide with those for the District Council. Membership

There are 11 members.

Stilton Parish Council

Stilton Parish Council was formed in 1894 under theLocal Government Act 1894 which allowed the creation of civil parishes as opposed to ecclesiastical parishes

Elections

The Parish Council is elected en bloc every 4 years (next in May 2026). If there is a number of candidates equal to or fewer than the number of places no election is held and all candidates are elected unopposed. The new council must then fill the vacancies by co-option. Casual vacancies can be filled by election but more usually by co-option. Precept

The Parish Council has the power to precept (tax)
Money can only be raised for a limited number of powers. Powers

These are limited but include
Provision of allotments
Provision of a village hall
Provision of parks, recreation and sports grounds, play areas and swimming pools
Provision of cemeteries
Support for arts and crafts

External links

Stilton Parish Council is a member of Peterborough and Cambridgeshire Association of Local Councils (CAPALC). It has statutory links to Cambridgeshire County Council and Huntingdonshire District Council. Governance

The full Parish Council meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7.30pm in the Church Meeting Room. Meetings are in public but non-members may not speak unless invited by the Chair, unless in the pubic participation section. The Annual Parish Meeting and the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council are held in May. The Chair and Vice Chair are elected at the Annual Meeting for 1 year. Committees

These elect a Chair at the first meeting of the year following the annual meeting

Finance and General Purposes Committee

Controls all the financial affairs of the Parish Council, including the collection of revenue and expenditure which is monitored monthly by the full council, checks Insurance, writes and recommends to the full council, the annual budget, receives auditor’s reports, recommends salaries and wages and conditions of service. Amenities Management Committee

Oversees the Pavilion, play areas, village maintenance contracts and burial provision. Employees

Clerk/RFO (part-time) the Council’s Executive Officer and Responsible Financial Officer
Pavilion Administrator (part-time)
Village Caretaker (part-time)

Property

Pavilion
The Parish Room
Stilton Cemetery
Stilton Playing Field
Playing Play Park
Barn Close Play Area
Apreece/Manor Road open spaces
North Street brick built Bus Shelter
6 bus shelters
4 salt bins
Litter bins
2 village signs
Lamp posts along bridle way+ 2 others (Church Close and North Street)

(June 2022)

Find the agenda here: https://stiltonparishcouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Oct26-PCagenda-1.pdf
12/10/2026

Find the agenda here:https://stiltonparishcouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Oct26-PCagenda-1.pdf

The fabulous Farmers Market is open until 1pm. Fruit and veg, cheese, bread, coffee, chocolate, honey, cakes, bakes … an...
11/10/2026

The fabulous Farmers Market is open until 1pm. Fruit and veg, cheese, bread, coffee, chocolate, honey, cakes, bakes … and many more stalls are in a packed Pavilion! The Parish Council’s Sunday Surgery is open too - if you have an issue, let Sue, Paul or Anne know. Hope to see you there☺️

The Farmers Market is back at Stilton Pavilion! Doors fly open at 09:30 tomorrow - 🧁🥩🍯🥖☕️🥐🍫 and much, much more.
10/10/2026

The Farmers Market is back at Stilton Pavilion! Doors fly open at 09:30 tomorrow - 🧁🥩🍯🥖☕️🥐🍫 and much, much more.

Have you say before the deadline on 28 October 2026.
09/10/2026

Have you say before the deadline on 28 October 2026.

Only 3 weeks left to have your say on the Pre-Submission Local Plan to 2046!

We strongly encourage residents, businesses and stakeholders to submit comments through our online engagement portal.

Before you comment, please:
-Identify the chapters, policies or site allocations you wish to comment on
-Consider whether your comments relate to the Plan’s legal compliance or soundness
-Suggest any changes you would like to see, being as specific as possible
When making a representation, clearly identify the chapter, policy, site allocation or supporting document you are commenting on. This will help ensure your feedback is properly considered during the independent examination process.
If you are unable to respond online, comments can also be submitted using a response form, available by emailing [email protected] or calling 01480 388424.

The representations period closes at 11.59pm on Wednesday 28 October 2026. Comments received after this deadline cannot be considered.
Find more information about the Pre-Submission Local Plan to 2046: https://orlo.uk/5tz0k
Submit representations: https://orlo.uk/MbOSg

The Farmer’s Market is back this Sunday with the following stalls … 🐮 Farmer Lou the butcher🥖 Bread 🧀 Cheese🧇 Breakfast ...
06/10/2026

The Farmer’s Market is back this Sunday with the following stalls …
🐮 Farmer Lou the butcher
🥖 Bread
🧀 Cheese
🧇 Breakfast treats
🧁 Sweet treats
🐶 Dog delights
🍓 Jams and preserves
🍯 Honey
🍫 Chocolate
🧴 Skincare
👩‍🎨 Crafts
👩‍💼 Parish Council Sunday Surgery
… and lots more besides.
Stilton Pavilion, this coming Sunday 09:30 to 13:00 ✅

October’s newsletter below 👇
30/09/2026

October’s newsletter below 👇

You have until Wednesday 28 October 2026 to provide feedback ⬇️
25/09/2026

You have until Wednesday 28 October 2026 to provide feedback ⬇️

Having your say on the Pre-Submission Local Plan to 2046!

We strongly encourage residents, businesses and stakeholders to submit comments through our online engagement portal.

Before you comment, please:
-Identify the chapters, policies or site allocations you wish to comment on
-Consider whether your comments relate to the Plan’s legal compliance or soundness
-Suggest any changes you would like to see, being as specific as possible
When making a representation, clearly identify the chapter, policy, site allocation or supporting document you are commenting on. This will help ensure your feedback is properly considered during the independent examination process.
If you are unable to respond online, comments can also be submitted using a response form, available by emailing [email protected] or calling 01480 388424.

The representations period closes at 11.59pm on Wednesday 28 October 2026. Comments received after this deadline cannot be considered.
Find more information about the Pre-Submission Local Plan to 2046: https://orlo.uk/66htj
Submit representations: https://orlo.uk/wuBDA

24/09/2026
Roadworks begin on Ermine Crescent today (21/09/26) and Elm Close from Wednesday (23/09/26). More details below.
21/09/2026

Roadworks begin on Ermine Crescent today (21/09/26) and Elm Close from Wednesday (23/09/26). More details below.

Address

Parish Room, Church Street
Stilton
PE73RF

Telephone

+441733639106

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