Welcome to the Royston Town Council Official Web-site
Royston Town Council came into being in 1974 as a result of local government reorganisation. The Coat of Arms was granted to Royston in 1952 and carries the motto: A bonis ad meliora. This means: From good things to better. The Coat of Arms is prominent on the council's chain of office.
15 members are elected every four years to serve on the Town Council. The Mayor of Royston is elected each May and serves for a year.
Royston is proud to have its own Town Crier. The current town crier Graham Pfaff has been in post since 2003. The post of Town Crier is an honorary one with a long historic tradition in the town. He has become a popular and well known figure in the town as, in full uniform and bell in hand, he “cries” for various civic and charity events
In December 2007 Royston Town Council was awarded the nationally recognised status of Quality Town Council. This Award confirms that Royston Town Council is run in accordance with the high standards required by the National Association of Local Councils and other government bodies.
In achieving Quality Status, we have demonstrated that we are an active, professional, and a competent body to work with and performing above national minimum standards. It gives the council a greater credibility in the eyes of the local community, voluntary and private sectors and the principle local authority.
What is the Quality Parish and Town Council Scheme?
The Quality Parish and Town Council scheme was launched in June 2003, following the publication of the Governments Rural White Paper, 2000. The scheme was designed to provide benchmark minimum standards for parish and town councils and to enable them to better represent the communities they serve. The scheme also aims to give enhanced relationships between local councils, principal aythorities and community and voluntary sector organisations.
In order to achieve Quality status, parish and town councils must demonstrate that they have reached the standard required by passing several tests.
Electoral Mandate
Qualifications of the Clerk
Council Meetings
Communications
Annual Report
Accounts and Code of Conduct
The tests exceed the statutory duties of parish and town councils and represent the standards that an efficient, well run town council should achieve. Further details of the Quality scheme can be found by here.
Committees:
Ten members serve on each of the principal committees
Finance:Councillor Robert Smith (Chairman) |
General Purposes & Highways:
|
Planning:Councillor Lynn Berry(Chairman)
|
Members also serve on the Museum Advisory Sub-Committee, the Town Premises/Human Resources Sub-Committee, Royston in Bloom Working Party and the May Fayre Committee.
Royston Town Council is the sole Trustee of The Leete Charity Trust and members serve on the Committee to adminster the fund. The Charity provide grants towards further education for students who live or attend school in Royston.
Download Application form, they are also available from the Royston Town Council offices at the Town Hall.
Royston Town Council Freedom of Information - Publication Policy
In compliance with Government requirements, Royston Town Council has a number of policies. Details of the Publication Policy may by downloaded here;
Properties Owned by Royston Town Council
Market Hill Rooms, Fish Hill, Royston 
Royston Town Hall Melbourn St, Royston