Welcome to Kendal Town Council

Kendal Town Council is the first tier of local government in the civil parish of Kendal. We have a wide range of powers and duties, reflecting our role in the everyday life of Kendal and its community.

Here you can find out more about the Council, our vision for Kendal and the services we deliver.

Highgate, Kendal showing buildings and Town Hall.
New Shambles shopping street in Kendal

Celebrating 450 Years

This year Kendal Town Council is celebrating 450 years of local government and we’re marking this significant time in Kendal’s history through a series of special events.

Read more about the 450 Anniversary

Meet Your Councillors

Kendal Town Council is served by 28 Councillors, who each support a specific ward.

Find your local Councillor

Kendal Town
Council Grants

Kendal Town Council offers grants and funding to organisations and groups that serve the people of Kendal.

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Larger community funding

Up to £5,000 to support established groups or organisations to deliver services.

Smaller community grants

Up to £500 for small-scale projects or endeavours.

Larger Festivals grants

Up to £5,000 to support established or large-scale festivals which enhance the town’s image.

Start-up/small festivals grants

Up-to £500, for toes in the water, market research, viability assessment or just modest gigs.

Biodiversity grants

Up to £500 for projects which support nature recovery in Kendal.

Kendal in Bloom grants

Up to £500 for projects which bring sustainable floral colour to the town.

Upcoming Meetings

Details of Kendal Town Council Committee meetings

View the full calendar

Mayor of Kendal Councillor Richard Sutton with wife at gallery exhibition.

Credit: Liam Collins Photographer

Image: Liam Collins

Our Mayor

Councillor Richard Sutton was elected Mayor of Kendal at Kendal Town Council’s Annual Meeting on 12 May 2025, and signed his declaration of acceptance of office at the annual Mayor Making Ceremony on 15 May.

Read more about the Mayor of Kendal

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