Thetford Town Council - A Proud Heritage
Thetford lays claim to
one of the oldest mayoralties in the country and celebrated 800 years of the office in 1999. The historical power
associated with the town is represented by an impressive collection of
regalia including the Sword of State (one of only
27 towns in the country to have the honour) and the Ceremonial Mace (a replica of that in the Houses of Parliament).
Henry VIII granted the privilege of a sword of office and a sword bearer in 1532. The current Sword
of State and Great Mace were donated to the town by Sir Joseph Williamson in 1675.
In 1974 many of the town’s powers were lost under the local government reorganisation. Today Thetford Town Council is
responsible for the town’s Allotments, Cemetery, Guildhall and Carnegie Room which are available to hire. The town council
offices are situated in King’s House in the town centre. The town has links with four twin towns in Europe; Hurth in Germany,
Les Ulis in France, Spijkenisse in the Netherlands and Skawina in Poland. Thetford Twinning Association arranges reciprocal visits
and exchanges throughout the year.
Councillor Surgeries
Councillor Roy Brame is inviting any Castle Ward residents to Surgeries on the following dates to take place in the
King’s House Council Chamber. (13th September, 11th October, 8th November, 13th December. All 5.30pm – 7pm.)
Thetford Festival 2010 will take place from August 27th August - September 5th
For details contact: Tourism Information Centre, PAL House, King Street, Thetford. Tel:01842 751975 or webpage:
www.thetfordfestival.org.uk
Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2010
Notice of appointment of date for the exercise of electors’ rights.
Each year, the Council’s Annual Return is audited by an auditor appointed by the Audit Commission. Any person interested has the
opportunity to inspect and make copies of the Annual Return and all books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers and receipts etc. relating
to them. For more details click here.
June27th-Cambridge Jazz Co, July 11th-Phoenix Folk Group, August 29th-John Cherry Jazz Trio, September 26th-Marrakesh Little Big Band, October 24th-Sing A Long in the Carnegie. Starting at 2.30 until 4.30.
