Stowupland Community Council

In the 1960’s Community Councils were set up to work alongside Parish Councils, their focus was village social life.

At a meeting in 1965 a decision was made to form the Stowupland Community Council.The aim was to provide a link between the parish council and other village organisations. 

The chair of Stowupland Community Council was Fred Welham, vice chair was Sidney Scarlett and hon. sec K.E. Hawkins. A local lottery or a ‘Stowupland Ernie’ was started to raise funds. It was hoped that all adults would buy a 1 shilling ticket every week, the money would be collected by volunteers. This was pre-decimalisation so 5p in new money. It was intended that ‘half the tickets income will be distributed as prizes, the remainder will be devoted to the developments outlined above. Remember -each £1 we bank will give £1 grant to pay for the work’

At prsent it is unclear how successful Ernie was, but the council did host several Community Weeks.

1966 typed letter sent to local residents explaining the purpose of Stowupland Community Council
1966 letter that was sent to local residents explaining the purpose of Stowupland Community Council

In 1970 Stowupland Community Council was merged with the Village Hall committee.

1970 press report on Community week
In 1977 another fun week was organised