Become a Midsomer Norton Town Councillor: Co-option Vacancy
Midsomer Norton Town Council is seeking two dedicated individuals to serve as Town Councillors and help shape the future of our community.
As a Town Councillor, you will:
- Represent the interests of the Town and the community.
- Influence important local issues like planning, environment, transport and community facilities.
- Work alongside community groups to improve the Town.
- Have a voice in how council tax money is invested in local services and amenities.
- Attend meetings, engage with residents, and make decisions that will have a real impact on the community.
It’s a rewarding way to give back and ensure our Town remains a vibrant, desirable place to live, work and raise a family.
If you are passionate about improving our community with a few hours (or more!) each month to volunteer, we encourage you to put yourself forward.
Any qualifying Midsomer Norton resident can become a candidate.
For more information on roles, responsibilities and how to get involved, email admin@msn-tc.gov.uk. Please have a look at our website and complete the application form – Co-option-Application-Form.pdf.
Make your voice heard – Become a Midsomer Norton Town Councillor today!
To qualify, you must:
- Be a UK/Commonwealth/Irish/EU citizen.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Either live in the town, live within 3 miles of the town, work in the town, or have lived/owned property in the town within the last year.
You cannot become a councillor if:
- You have been convicted of a crime with a prison. sentence of 3+ months in the last 5 years.
- You have been declared bankrupt.
- You are employed by the Town Council.
As a councillor, you’ll need to attend at least monthly meetings (minimum 4 hours per month), and support working parties.
Please do feel free to attend the Annual Town Meeting (Tuesday 29th April 2025) to learn more about the Town Council’s role in Midsomer Norton.
Contact: Midsomer Norton Town Council Council Offices, The Town Hall, The Island, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2HQ Phone: 01761 418701 Email: townclerk@msn-tc.gov.uk