Town Council Vacancy

Whaley Bridge Town Council currently has one vacancy. The Town Council is looking to fill these vacancies and invite interested members of the public to fill in an application form to apply for co-option onto the Council.

If you are interested in becoming a Town Councillor the role will require you to attend the monthly meeting of the Town Council (apart from August). The meetings are on the second Thursday of the month, start at 7:30pm and usually last around two hours. A full calendar of meetings is available on request. One of the main duties of Councillors is to provide effective financial management of the Town Council's finances which is done through the Council meetings. The Town Council meetings also present an opportunity for Councillors to debate certain issues by requesting items are put on the agenda.

A Town Councillor plays a role in representing the community in their ward which could entail addressing grievances of residents or supporting a local community group. The Town Council has a number of advisory bodies and sub committees such as the Regeneration Committee which focuses on the Regeneration of Whaley Bridge and Furness Vale through the advisory body Whaley 4 Wards. Finally, as the Town Council is the trustee of the Mechanics Institute Charity any Town Councillor would also become a member of the trustee of the charity. If applicants would like more information about what being a trustee involves, please contact the Town Clerk.

For a copy of the application form.

Please contact the Town Clerk via email townclerk@whaleybridgetowncouncil.gov.uk or by telephone on 01663 733068 or in person at the Mechanics Institute available weekdays from 10.00am – 12.00pm.