Archive of Parish Meetings

Parish Meeting 2003/2004 | Archive

Highlights of the Year

New Council takes office in May 2003
Cllr Stuart Parsons elected for a second term as Mayor
Major access improvements at the Town Hall
Major clean and minor safety works in the Market Hall
Investors in Richmond Scheme launched
Large Grant received from English Heritage to help with Trinity Tower Repairs
Donations & Grants to help Groups & Individuals in Town
Mini receptions for the Gurkhas, The Normandy Band & HMS Richmond
Further Restoration of the Georgian Court Area
Part funding towards two lighting projects
Civic reopening of the Georgian theatre following the major Restoration Programme
Mayor and other Councillors continue the Richmond Pride Initiative
Clean up of Bank Top Area
Major work in cleaning up the Castle Banks

Mini Budget Report

The Total Estimated Income for the year £261,000 including a precept of £133,500

The Total Estimated Expenditure for the Year £241,000 plus £40,000 from the Building Reserve to cover some of the capital cost of increased access provision for the Town Hall.

Included Partnership Funding for:

Richmond On-line
Swale Valley Initiative/Richmond Town Centre Forum
Funds to help with lighting scheme for Ronaldshay Park
Funds to help with provision of new lights in the Norman Square Area
A contribution towards the CCTV
A contribution towards the Georgian Theatre
Part funding of the Richmond Sports Centre
Monies towards the Richmond Festival
Support for the Citizens Advice Bureau
Richmond Town Band
Richmond Meet

In addition the Town Council has funded and organised

Floral Decorations for the Town
Christmas Lights (outside Friary Gardens)
Heritage Day
Allotments & Gardens

Civic Events for the Year

May
Elections and Mayor Making
Richmond Meet Week-end

Jun
Corpus Christi Service with the Mercers Guild
Heritage Day

Jul
RAF Regiment Freedom Parade
Gardens & Allotments Competitions
Gardens Visit

Sep
Civic re-opening of the Georgian Theatre Royal
First Fruits Ceremony
Reception for HMS Richmond
Reception for Gurkhas

Oct
Mayor’s Sunday

Nov
Remembrance Service & Parade
Fireworks in the Castle
Switch on of Christmas lights

Dec
Rising of the Council
Christmas Markets

Feb
Mayor’s Ball

Mar
Reception for the Normandy Band

Apr
St George’s Day Service with Fellmongers Guild