Are you passionate about your local community? If so, your community needs you.
Your town council is seeking to fill one vacancy in the East Ward, offering a valuable opportunity to become a Town Councillor and play an active role in shaping the future of your area.
Town Councillors try to make a real difference to the quality of life for local residents. They help influence how local issues are addressed, contribute to decision making and work collaboratively to enable and deliver services and improvements that benefit the whole community. Councillors come from all walks of life, bringing a wide range of experiences and perspectives that reflect the communities they serve.
This is your chance to:
- Represent and give a voice to your community
- Contribute to local services and initiatives
- Help shape policies and plans
- Influence decisions that affect Newtown
Town Clerk Ed Humphreys said:
“If you have ideas to help make this community a better place to live, learn, work or visit and feel able to persuade others of their value, this is your opportunity. Being a Town Councillor is a meaningful way to work with others to turn ideas into action for the benefit of the whole community.
It is important that councillors come from diverse backgrounds in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, ability and experience. I encourage anyone interested not to hesitate in coming forward. You will be supported by professional, skilled and experienced staff throughout.”
If you would like to find out more about the role or how to apply, please contact us on 01686 625544 or email townclerk@newtown.org.uk
Application deadline: : 9am on Monday 13th July 2026