The latest vacancy on Warminster Town Council will be filled by co-option and residents who want to put themselves forward have until 10am on Friday 20th September to apply. Co-option means the existing councillors will vote to decide which applicant is appointed.
Warminster Town Council currently has a vacancy for a town councillor for Warminster Broadway Ward following a resignation. Broadway covers the South East of Warminster (e.g. Brook St, Fore St, Thornhill Road, Deverill Road, Marsh Street, Damask Way, Wylye Road), although candidates don’t have to live in the ward. A town councillor can make a real difference to the community of Warminster.
To obtain an application pack which contains full details of the role and the co-option procedure contact: the Town Clerk, 01985 214847, townclerk@warminster-tc.gov.uk or Warminster Town Council, Warminster Civic Centre, Sambourne Road, BA12 8LB.
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People considering standing are advised to look at the town council’s website warminster-tc.gov.uk/ including the agendas, and minutes of council meetings as well as information about the role of the town council.
Applicants will be invited to attend a meeting of the town council on Monday 30th September 2024 when a decision on the co-option will be made.
They will be given the opportunity to address councillors for a few minutes about why they should be co-opted. The decision to co-opt will be via members’ vote, and the successful applicant will be co-opted onto the council immediately and may take part in the rest of the meeting.
For more information contact Warminster Town Council, Tel: 01985 214847 or email: admin@warminster-tc.gov.uk
Last modified: 11 September 2024
