Stone Town Council

11/06/2026

🚨 Applications Close This Friday 🚨

We're looking for a Community Operations Supervisor to join Stone Town Council.

This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the delivery of community events, venues, hospitality services and public facilities across Stone.

No two days are the same. One day you could be supporting a community event, the next supervising venue operations, helping resolve operational issues, or providing a visible presence within our parks and public spaces.

We're looking for someone who:
✅ Enjoys working with people
✅ Can lead and support frontline teams
✅ Is confident making decisions and solving problems
✅ Remains calm under pressure
✅ Takes pride in delivering excellent customer service

Salary: SCP 13-23 (£29,064 - £34,434)
Hours: 37 per week, including evenings and weekends on a rota basis

If you have experience in hospitality, leisure, events, facilities, venue operations, retail supervision or similar customer-facing environments, we'd love to hear from you.

⏰ Applications close this Friday

Apply here: https://stone-tc.gov.uk/vacancy-cos-26/

04/06/2026

🚨 Just one week left to apply for the Community Operations Supervisor Vacancy.

Help deliver the venues, events and community spaces at the heart of Stone.

Stone Town Council is seeking an enthusiastic, practical and customer-focused Community Operations Supervisor to join our growing Community Operations Team.

This is a varied and rewarding role supporting the day-to-day operation of council venues and parks, community events, hospitality services and public facilities. Working as a key part of the Community Operations Team, you will help ensure that our venues, events and community spaces are safe, welcoming and professionally operated.

The role also includes providing a visible council presence within our parks and public spaces, promoting responsible use of facilities and helping to resolve issues through positive engagement, communication and practical problem-solving.

If you enjoy working with people, solving problems, taking responsibility and being part of a team that delivers visible benefits to the local community, we would love to hear from you.

Full Time – 37 Hours per Week, includes evening, weekend and bank holiday working on a four-week rota basis
SCP 13-23 (£29,064 – £34,434 per annum plus £1.045 local allowance, pay award pending)

Interested? Find out more about this role and apply now:
https://stone-tc.gov.uk/vacancy-cos-26/

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Friday 12th June.

Are you our new Community Operations Supervisor? Help deliver the venues, events and community spaces at the heart of Stone. Stone Town Council is seeking an enthusiastic, practical and customer-focused Community Operations Supervisor to join our growing Community Operations Team. This is a varied a...

01/06/2026

Are you our new Community Operations Supervisor?

Help deliver the venues, events and community spaces at the heart of Stone.

Stone Town Council is seeking an enthusiastic, practical and customer-focused Community Operations Supervisor to join our growing Community Operations Team.

This is a varied and rewarding role supporting the day-to-day operation of council venues and parks, community events, hospitality services and public facilities. Working as a key part of the Community Operations Team, you will help ensure that our venues, events and community spaces are safe, welcoming and professionally operated.

The role also includes providing a visible council presence within our parks and public spaces, promoting responsible use of facilities and helping to resolve issues through positive engagement, communication and practical problem-solving.

If you enjoy working with people, solving problems, taking responsibility and being part of a team that delivers visible benefits to the local community, we would love to hear from you.

Full Time – 37 Hours per Week, includes evening, weekend and bank holiday working on a four-week rota basis
SCP 13-23 (£29,064 – £34,434 per annum plus £1.045 local allowance, pay award pending)

Interested? Find out more about this role and apply now:
https://stone-tc.gov.uk/vacancy-cos-26/

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Friday 12th June.

Stone Town Council is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

29/05/2026

Stone Elects New Town Mayor for 2026/27

Stone Town Council is pleased to announce that Councillor Jessica McQueen has been elected as the Town Mayor of Stone for the 2026/27 civic year. Councillor Stephanie Thredgle has been elected to serve as Deputy Mayor.

The appointments were made at the Council's Annual Meeting and mark the beginning of the final civic year before local elections are held in May 2027.

As Town Mayor, Councillor McQueen will serve as the town's first citizen and principal civic representative, supporting community organisations, local events, charitable initiatives and the many volunteers who help make Stone a thriving and welcoming community.

Councillor McQueen is the first Town Mayor to be elected following the Council's transition to Stone Town Council, marking a significant milestone in the civic development of the community.

Speaking following her election, Town Mayor Jessica McQueen said:

"It is a great honour to have been elected as Town Mayor of Stone. This is an exciting time for our community as we continue to grow and shape our future together. I am looking forward to meeting residents, supporting local organisations and celebrating the people whose dedication and community spirit make Stone such a wonderful place to live. I am proud to serve our town and look forward to working with fellow councillors, staff and community partners throughout the year ahead."

Deputy Mayor Councillor Stephanie Thredgle will support the Mayor in carrying out civic duties and representing the Council at events and engagements across the town.

The forthcoming civic year will be particularly significant as it represents the final year of the current Council before residents elect a new Town Council in May 2027.

Stone Town Council looks forward to continuing its work with residents, businesses, community groups and partner organisations to support a connected and ambitious future for the town.

Would you like the Mayor to attend a community event, local organisation or activity? Please send any invitations to: [email protected]

27/05/2026

A reminder that there will be no Seniors of Stone taking place this Friday. The next tea and cake social will be at The Claire Tiltman Centre on the 26th June 10am - 12pm.

If you’re 55+ and live in or near Stone, you’re warmly invited to a friendly morning of tea, cake and conversation.

Free entry • No need to book • New faces welcome.

Bring a friend and join us for a relaxed community get‑together. We’d love to see you there!

26/05/2026

Free entertainment for children at Stone Recreation Ground tomorrow 27th May 2026 from 11am - 2pm. No need to book tickets, just turn up and enjoy!

24/05/2026

How exciting! Velosolutions UK are returning to Stone Recreation Ground on Saturday 6th June for another Stone Pump Track Jam 🚴‍♂️

With special pump track demos by the highly skilled Velosolutions riders and competitions to win Stone Pump Track merchandise, this is a day not to be missed.

Velosolutions are returning to Stone‼️📣

📅 June 6th
🕛 12pm - 4pm
📍Stone Recreation Ground, DA9 9DQ

We have riding demos from our Velosolutions team and the amazing Oli Paton on the mic 🎤🎵

There will also be some free Velosolutions merch up for grabs!

Please be sure to sign onto the event at our Velosolutions tent when you arrive at the pump track.

See ya there 🤙

22/05/2026

Stone Recreation Ground Masterplan Shortlisted for Prestigious Regional Planning Award

Stone Town Council is delighted to announce that the Stone Recreation Ground Masterplan Project has been shortlisted as a finalist in the RTPI South East Awards for Planning Excellence 2026.

The project has been recognised within the Royal Town Planning Institute’s prestigious annual awards programme, which celebrates outstanding planning achievements and projects that have made a positive impact on communities across the South East region.

The Stone Recreation Ground Masterplan has transformed one of Stone’s most important public spaces through a long-term vision focused on recreation, wellbeing, biodiversity, accessibility, and community engagement. The project has delivered significant investment into leisure infrastructure and public realm improvements, helping to create a vibrant and inclusive destination for residents and visitors alike.

The awards shortlist places Stone Town Council alongside some of the region’s leading planning initiatives and highlights the council’s commitment to high-quality placemaking and community-focused development.

The submission to the RTPI Awards was prepared and submitted by the council’s planning consultants, Graham Simpkin Planning, who have supported the development and progression of the masterplan project.

The council wishes to recognise the wider partnership and professional team involved in delivering the scheme. The project was jointly funded by Stone Town Council and Dartford Borough Council, with both authorities utilising Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding to support the delivery of the masterplan and its associated improvements.

The contribution of GPS Projects Ltd as principal contractors, Liberty QS as quantity surveyors, and One Creative as project architects and designers must also be acknowledged. Their expertise, professionalism, and collaborative approach have played an important role in bringing the vision for Stone Recreation Ground to life.

Mayor of Stone, Councillor Jessica McQueen, said:
“We are extremely proud that the Stone Recreation Ground Masterplan has been recognised as a finalist in these prestigious regional awards. This project represents years of planning, investment, partnership working, and community ambition to create a recreational space that meets the needs of both current and future residents.

This recognition reflects the ambition behind the project and the value of strong partnership working in delivering meaningful community infrastructure. By combining investment through Community Infrastructure Levy funding with high-quality planning, design, and delivery, the project has created a recreational space that will benefit residents for many years to come.”

The RTPI South East Awards for Planning Excellence recognise and celebrate planning achievements across a range of categories, showcasing projects that demonstrate innovation, positive social impact, environmental sustainability, and design excellence.

Further information about the awards can be found on the RTPI website:
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/find-my-rtpi/rtpi-english-regions/rtpi-south-east/south-east-awards-for-planning-excellence/

The winners of the RTPI South East Awards for Planning Excellence 2026 will be announced in an award ceremony on 9 July 2026.

18/05/2026

Urgent Road Closure - Lingfield Avenue
20th May 2026 for up to 1 day.

The road will be closed on the side of 1-12 Lingfield Avenue, up to the junction with London Road. The footway will remain open for pedestrians.

The alternative route is via Watling Street, London Road and vice versa.

This closure is necessary to enable sewer repairs to be carried out by Thames Water.

For details of all roadworks, please see one.network.