Home

WELCOME to Louth Town Council’s Website.
We want to hear from you. This site is continually evolving and we would value your comments, suggestions and any ideas you may have for future pages. Please get in touch with us by using the Comments Form provided.

On Tuesday 12th February 2013 the Mayor of Louth, Councillor Mrs. Jill Makinson-Sanders presented grant cheques to those local organisations awarded a grant by Louth Town Council's General Purposes and Finance Committee on 27th November 2012 as follows:

Louth's Christmas Lights are on! The ceremony was performed on Sunday 2nd December 2012 at Louth's Christmas Market and was supported by a selection of brilliantly enthusiastic children from local schools singing festive songs and carols. The lights have this year been slightly revamped by the Town Council with help from the Town Partnership, as a programme of replacement has commenced seeing some of the older strings being changed. Newer strings, costing in the region of £4,000 have primarily been placed in the market area, this being a central hub of the town, with other replacements to be looked at in the future.

Above: The Mayor, Councillor Mrs. Jill Makinson-Sanders, ably assisted by her Son, John and her granddaughter, Florence turn the lights on amid cheers and applause and the Christmas Tree in all its glory.

CHILDREN IN NEED 2012

On a very cold Friday, the 16th November 2012 the family of former Mayor and local Policeman, Keith Sharp ran 'Coppers on the Wall' outside The Sessions House (as Keith was well known to do when he was a Policeman based at the Old Police Station which is next door to The Sessions House). The event took place from 9am to 4pm and passersby donated their unwanted coins by placing them on the top of the wall. In total over £150 was raised and Louth Town Council would like to say a big thank you to all who helped out or donated, all proceeds have gone to Children in Need.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
Sunday 11th November 2012 saw the Royal British Legion commemorate those who have died in Wars and Conflicts past and present at Louth's annual Remembrance Sunday event. A Wreath Laying service took place at Louth War Memorial from 10.30am and the Mayor, Councillor Mrs. Jill Makinson-Sanders laid a Wreath on behalf of Louth Town Council. Her guest for the morning, serving Corporal Reuben Elliott, a Louth lad, home on leave, laid a wreath on behalf of the Grenadier Guards to commemorate his fallen comrades. The Bishop of Grimsby said prayers at the War Memorial and Councillor Gus Robertson, the President of the Royal British Legion Louth Branch said the Eulogy. Adam Barter played the bugle to begin and end a two minute silence which provided a unique opportunity for us to reflect on lives lost during all the Wars in which this country has fought. Those assembled then paraded to St. James’ Church for Divine Service led by the Bishop of Grimsby. Public support was magnificent. Louth Town Council would like to thank the British Legion Louth Branch, the Team Parish of Louth, the drummers, the bugler, all those parading uniformed services and all the youngsters who were in attendance as their participation made the event the reverent and honourable occasion that the brave servicemen and women who gave their lives for this Country deserve.

Left to right front to back:

Sam Phillips, Town Coordinator,
Councillor George Horton JP, Interim Chairman of the Town Partnership,
Mayor of Louth, Councillor Mrs. Jill Makinson-Sanders,
Town Clerk, Mrs. Linda Blankley,
Councillor Mrs. Gill Burton,
Gerry Gale, Town Partnership,
Mick Forman, Town Partnership,
Councillor Roger Featherstone

LOUTH has been voted the country’s Favourite Market Town. The town topped the poll in a competition run by the BBC’s Countryfile magazine.

When the shortlist was announced it featured national treasures including Ludlow, Stamford, Perth and Hay-on-Wye along with Saffron Walden, Devizes and Richmond in Yorkshire. That Louth should be included alongside these famous market towns was felt to be a great honour for the town.

So it came as something of a shock when Louth Town Clerk Linda Blankley unwrapped a parcel delivered to The Sessions House recently to find it contained the award proclaiming Louth to be the winner of the country’s Favourite Market Town. The secret then had to be kept until the magazine was published and the good news was released.

But now the news can be shared with all the town’s 17,500 residents who will be proud that the rest of Britain agree what they knew all along, what a wonderful place Louth is.

“We have always known Louth is special but now its official!” the Mayor Coun Mrs Jill Makinson-Sanders commented, “What an exciting way to round up this very special summer. Winning this will really put Louth on the map and we hope it will mean a lot more visitors coming to discover all the marvellous things we have to offer.

“I hope all our local businesses will put the good news on their websites and use this to publicise Louth far and wide. Louth is a very special market town and the time is right for us to gain national recognition for having an excellent range of independent shops and some of the very best specialist food shops as well as three town centre markets and Lincolnshire’s only cattle market too.

“Winning this award will be of huge benefit to us all and we must make the most of it!”

The award will take pride of place at the town’s Victorian market on October 21 when Louth will again pull out all the stops to show just how special Louth is.

Above left: The Town Clerk Mrs. Linda Blankley and the Mayor of Louth, Councillor
Mrs. Jill Makinson-Sanders with the award. Above right: Spout Yard.

Above: Pictures of Louth - St. James' Church, Hubbard's Hills and the Cornmarket

LOVELY LOUTH WINNERS
Winners of the 2012 Lovely Louth competition will receive their awards on Tuesday 4th September at a special ceremony immediately prior to a meeting of Louth Town Council. This year's winners are:

The judges commented that despite the very wet spring and summer the gardens of entrants provided a very worthy display and were pleased that there were an increased number of entries this year. All of the successful entrants receive a trophy featuring an image of their garden, with the winners of each class also receiving a cup which can be kept for the year of their reign. Louth Town Council will be looking to include additional categories in future years to encourage sustainable planting, build on the success of this year and promote Louth In Bloom more widely. The Lovely Louth Competition, organised by Louth Town Council, forms part of the Louth entry for the East Midlands In Bloom Competition, Large Towns category for which the results will be announced on September 12th 2012 at an Awards Presentation evening in Spalding.

OLYMPIC TORCH COMES TO LOUTH
Wednesday 27th June 2012 saw the Olympic Torch make its way through Louth to the delight of thousands of spectators who lined the streets to welcome it. The Torch arrived at the top of Grimsby Road at approximately 7.50am and was carried down to St. James' Church and up Upgate to Meridian View. The torchbearers were Michelle Brown, Chris Suich, Alexander Mclachlan, James Roark and Timothy Pearson.

Left: Crowds gather early to wait for the Torch Right: Olympic Torch carried by Chris Suich

ANNUAL REPORT 2011/12
Louth Town Council's Annual Report for 2011/12 is now available to view. You can obtain a hard copy from the Council's Offices at The Sessions House, from the ELDC Area Office located at the Town Hall, Louth (entrance off Cannon Street) or at the Library. To view a copy now, please click the following link:

On Friday 18th May 2012 Louth Town Council elected Councillor Mrs. Jill Makinson-Sanders to be its Mayor for the 2012/13 year.

Jill joined the Town Council in January 2005 and was also elected as a District Councillor last year serving St. Mary's Ward. She is the secretary of the Louth Town Partnership and is also a trustee of Hubbard's Hills. She is very active within the town with various community groups, charities and the church.

The Mayor of Louth is only too happy to attend local events and those further afield whether they be coffee mornings or official opening ceremonies, if the organisers feel that the presence of the Mayor could raise the profile of their event. The Mayor of Louth is the first citizen of Louth and part of their role is to promote Louth.

Mrs. Lynda Phillips
Secretary to the Mayor
The Sessions House
Eastgate
Louth
Lincolnshire
LN11 9AJ

or email admin@louthtowncouncil.gov.uk with an invitation giving full details of the event and any requirements you might have of the Mayor and she will endeavour to meet your requirements.

Last modified: 26/04/13