Town Councillor Vacancy
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Town Councillor Vacancy

Town Councillor Vacancy

Become a Midsomer Norton Town Councillor: Co-option Vacancy

Midsomer Norton Town Council is seeking a dedicated individual to serve as a Town Councillor 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, contact the Locum Town Clerk at townclerk@msn-tc.gov.uk

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 parish, live within 3 miles of the parish, work in the parish, or have lived/owned property in the parish 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.

There are allowances available to cover travel/subsistence costs when on council duties.

To apply: