Councillor - Tiddington Ward

Mayor - Kate Rolfe


Councillor Kate Rolfe was born and brought up in London and moved to the Midlands in 1976 to further her career in the BBC. 

She is married to Mike and they have three children. The family have lived in Stratford-upon-Avon for over 25 years and, prior to that, in Henley-in-Arden for 18 years.

Mayor - Tony Jackson

Committees 

The Mayor is ex-Officio for all Committees (except for Personnel).

Career History

Kate worked at the BBC on a wide variety of radio and television programmes. In the mid 70’s she moved into TV Drama at Pebble Mill where she worked as a Production Assistant for several years. Having left the BBC to start a family, she worked as an estate agent in Henley and subsequently in Stratford, whilst her children were growing up. Kate then set up her own company in Stratford – a business designed to help older people live an independent life.

Community Interests

She was first elected as a District Councillor in 2008 and a County Councillor in 2009 and continues to represent residents on both councils as well as being elected onto the Town Council in 2015. Kate remains very keen on the wellbeing of older people and represents the County on the Adult and Health overview and scrutiny board. Kate represents the Town Council on the Stratforward BID board and sits on the Local Transport group.

Leisure Activities

Her leisure interests include going to the theatre and cinema and supporting local businesses by eating out in the pubs and restaurants in the town.

Shakespeare's Birthplace
The River Avon
Holy Trinity Church