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CURRENT NEWS

LOUTH'S CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCHED ON
On Thursday 24th November 2011 a huge group of adults and children gathered in Louth's Market Place to witness the Mayor of Louth, Councillor Brian Burnett switching on the town's Christmas Lights.  The Riverhead Silver Band accompanied children from local primary schools St. Michael's, Kidgate, Lacey Gardens and Eastfield Infants who sang Christmas songs and Santa mingled with the crowd.  Following the switch on Reverend Ian Partridge led the Christmas Crib Service down at the Fish Shambles where members of the St. James' Church Choir, accompanied by the Riverhead Silver Band sang traditional Christmas Carols.  Louth Town Council would like to thank everyone who took part in, helped out at or attended the event.  The evening was a great success and was the official start of Christmas for Louth.  Further Christmas events include:

Louth Lion's Big Christmas Craft Market which takes place on Sunday 4th December from 10am to 4pm

Late Night Shopping on Friday 9th and Friday 16th December where over 50 independent and national shops will open until 8pm, there will be a market with all your favourite stalls, as well as mulled wine, mince pies, roasted chestnuts, Christmas gifts and decorations, Santa's grotto will be open in the New Market Hall from 4pm to 6pm, there will be street entertainment, including music and dressed up characters and there will be many meal deals at Louth's eateries and restaurants. 

Sunday Market organised by ELDC will take place on 18th December.

CHILDREN IN NEED 2011
On Friday 18th November 2011 Louth Town Council supported the family of former Mayor and local Policeman, Keith Sharp in running 'Coppers on the Wall' (as Keith was well known to do when he was a Policeman) outside the new home of the Council, The Sessions House.   The event took place from 8.30am to 5pm and passersby donated their unwanted coins by placing them on the top of the wall.  In total over £260 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.
 

TOWN COUNCIL GRANTS 2011/12

The Mayor of Louth, Councillor Brian Burnett was proud to present cheques totalling £2,480 to the following local organisations on Tuesday 15th November as part of the Council's grant giving exercise for 2011/12:

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
Sunday 13th November 2010 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 Brian Burnett laid a Wreath on behalf of Louth Town Council.  The Venerable Jane Sinclair, Archdeacon of Stow and Lindsey gave a short sermon 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 Venerable Jane Sinclair, Archdeacon of Stow and Lindsey.  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 honorable occasion that the brave servicemen and women who gave their lives for this Country deserve.

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

TOWN GUIDE
Louth Town Council is pleased to announce that a new edition of the Town Guide is now available for collection from the following outlets:

Louth Town Council Offices, The Sessions House, Eastgate
Tourist Information Office, Town Hall, Cannon Street Entrance

You can also click on the link 'Town Guide' to the left to view a copy and in the near future copies will be distributed to as many homes in the town, as possible.
 

PARISH NOTICE BOARD MOVED
All Town Council statutory notices will be displayed from now on at The Sessions House, Eastgate and NOT at the Town Hall following the installation of a new Parish Notice Board at the entrance to the Town Council's new home.  The new matt black magnetic notice board will also feature forthcoming events as well as other topical information and the Council also has space inside its new premises to display A4 posters.
 

ANNUAL REPORT 2010/11
Louth Town Council's Annual Report for 2010/11 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:

Louth Town Council's Annual Report 2010/11

ELECTION OF MAYOR 2011/12

On Friday 20th May 2011 Louth Town Council elected Councillor Brian Burnett to be its Mayor for the 2011/12 year. 

Brian Burnett was co-opted onto the Council in March 2005.  He has previously been the Chairman of East Lindsey District Council and is still a member of ELDC.  He is a member of the Louth Christian Fellowship and is a Board Member at New Linx Housing as well as being actively involved in many charities.

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.  If you would like the Mayor of Louth to attend an event please write to Mrs. Lynda Phillips, Secretary to the Mayor, Town Hall, Eastgate, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9NL 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.

LOUTH TOWN COUNCIL HAS MOVED
Louth Town Council have now moved to The Sessions House, Eastgate, Louth, LN11 9AJ and will begin a new chapter of its history at the former Magistrates Court. The move has provided much improved facilities for both staff and visitors at no extra cost on council tax bills with the added advantage of providing the town with a community owned asset.

The council’s limited accommodation at the Victorian town hall, once the property of the town council transferring into the ownership of East Lindsey District Council on local government re-organisation in 1974, has long been cramped and inadequate and councillors had been looking out for more suitable accommodation for some time.

So when the court service put the building, next to the former Police Station, on the market late last year the council was keen to explore the possibility of moving.

After putting together a comprehensive business plan and taking legal advice, the council made an offer for the courthouse and applied to the Department of Communities for support to borrow money to finance the sale. The council also cut back its own spending requirements so that the cost of investing in its own property did not see council tax bills rising at a time of economic stringency.

The courthouse offers more spacious accommodation and provides security of tenure for the town council. The move will also allow the council to take better advantage of the opportunities offered by the new Localism Agenda.

The quality of service provided by Louth Town Council will be substantially improved in the future by working from more suitable premises with dedicated parking for service users, elected members and council officers. Increased office space will result in ratepayers enjoying greater privacy in particular when dealing with sensitive matters such as burials.

The council intends to repay the cost of buying the building within 10 years.

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