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BBC News
6 days ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Council 'supports' Ludlow town crier despite expenses decision
A town council criticised for not funding the town crier's expenses said it remained "fully supportive" of the voluntary Mullett had asked Ludlow Town Council for sponsorship to fund his costume and host a competition but was turned the decision, people on social media said it was "a disgrace" and claimed councils were "not short of a few quid".A council spokesperson said the position of town crier was "a valued ceremonial civic role within the town". Mr Mullett is often seen carrying out his duties around the town, at the market and at special events like the rotary duck council said he did so with great enthusiasm and commitment but reiterated it was an unpaid position. "Upon his appointment, Mr Mullett agreed to the council's terms and has established a positive working relationship with council staff," a spokesperson council said the role involved announcing civic events, participating in parades and official ceremonies, representing Ludlow at public and charitable functions, and promoting the town's history and tourism. It said since the role had only recently been re-established, members had considered a request for sponsorship and to host a competition but decided that "neither initiative was appropriate".The spokesperson added: "Ludlow Town Council remains fully supportive of civic ceremonial roles, including that of the town crier, and appreciates the value they bring to the community." This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Ludlow town crier told no council money for costume
A town crier has been told he will not get help from the council to pay for his Mullett is regularly seen in Ludlow, Shropshire, appearing weekly at Ludlow of a full meeting of Ludlow Town Council, he had asked for sponsorship to support the expense of specialist clothing and towards hosting a town crier competition in the authority previously agreed it would not cover any of Mr Mullett's expenses, that it would only fund activities within the parish of Ludlow and councillors said at the meeting that any change over funding him would cost a "lot of money". Mr Mullett has been approached for a voluntary role has seen him support events such as the Ludlow Rotary Duck Race and the 25th anniversary of the Local to Ludlow produce 12 July, he represented the town at the South of England Town Criers Championship in Wareham, Dorset. "When we originally had the town crier come to full council to make a decision, we were told it wouldn't cost the council anything to have the town crier wear a uniform," said Ludlow councillor Darren Childs."This is sponsorship not costs, but it doesn't really go into detail about what [the sponsorship] it is and how it's going to be spent."Councillor Glenn Ginger added: "This isn't what the town crier was engaged for and is against everything that was agreed."Councillor Viv Parry warned that it would cost the town council "an awful lot of money" if it went ahead with the town crier competition."It's not just about the cost, it will also take up a lot of staff time," councillor Robert Owen 2024, Mr Mullett was let go from the position of town crier of Hereford because the city council there said it could not justify paying his was reported that he had more than 20 invitations to attend events in other parts of the country and "took great pride" in promoting the city. This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
