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3 days ago · Kendal Town Council is the first tier of local government in the civil parish of Kendal. It plays a key role in the life of the town, from coordinating its Cumbria in Bloom...
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The Mayor’s Parlour in the Town Hall is the historic reception room for the Mayor’s civic role. It’s where the Mayor will receive guests and dignitaries during civic events. The Parlour is also home to a collection of exceptional historical items that tell the story of Kendal’s rich heritage.
Visits to the Parlour are accompanied by the Town Council’s Heritage Officer. Groups of up to 12 people can hear about the history of Kendal and see the town’s regalia and works of art. Sessions usually last 90 -120 minutes, and will include time for questions and attendees are welcome to take photographs of most things in the room. To enquire abou...
The Council’s art collection covers mostly mayoral and civic subjects, but also some local views and works from prominent local artists – Cuthbert Rigby and George Romney among them. The outstanding works can be seen in the Mayor’s Parlour and around the Town Hall, but you can also see most of the collection on-line at www.artuk.org.
Kendal Town Council organises several annual Civic events including: 1. Mayor Making Ceremony 2. Mayor’s Sunday 3. Torchlight Festival Reception 4. Remembrance Sunday 5. Christmas Lights Switch-On 6. The Mayor’s Christmas Coffee morning 7. The Mayor’s charity dinner
Kendal has had a First Citizen (originally known as the Alderman) since 1575, during the reign of Elizabeth I. The title of ‘Mayor’ was bestowed by Charles I in 1636 and there have been 275 different holders of the office prior to Cllr Jonathan Cornthwaite. List-of-Mayors-to-May-2024. Famous Kendal surnames on the Mayoral Roll of Honour include Bin...
Kendal Town Council. 1,135 likes · 33 talking about this. Kendal Town Council, via 28 Councillors and a dedicated staff team, are proud to manage Kendal's allotments, civic planting and events and...
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Home › About Local Councils › Find a Local Council › Kendal. Contact. Clerk - Mr Chris Bagshaw. Address. Town Hall. KENDAL. LA9 4ED. Phone. 01539 885430.
Mar 2, 2021 · New clerk Chris Bagshaw believes passionately in the role Kendal Town Council plays in ensuring decisions made about the community reflect what local people want. “Our duty is to the people of Kendal,” said Mr Bagshaw, who has been town clerk for around two months.
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May 6, 2021 · Kendal Town Council has elected Cllr Douglas Rathbone to serve as Mayor of Kendal for the coming year. Cllr Rathbone, who serves the town council’s Heron Hill Ward, was first elected in 2018 and has previously served as chairman of the council’s planning committee.
