Notice of Co-Option of One Town Councillor

WESTGATE ON SEA TOWN COUNCIL

Do something positive for your community! You do not have to be interested in politics or be a member of a political group to become a Town Councillor.

As a Town Councillor, you become a voice for your community and if you think you have what it takes to contribute to the growing success of Westgate on Sea Town Council then we want to hear from you. There is one vacancy to be co-opted and the Town Council is keen to find out about your skills and experience that could help expand the existing expertise of its membership.

If you are interested in serving as a Town Councillor and have passion and time, please send a written expression of interest to the Town Clerk along with a short personal statement/CV giving reasons why you are interested in joining the Town Council and what particular skillset and experience you feel you can bring to the role.

You will need to check that you meet the qualification for standing and are not at risk of disqualification – this link explains more from the Electoral Commission - https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/sites/default/files/pdf_file/Part-1-Can-you-stand-for-election-P-and-C.pdf

The closing date for the written submission of interest is Friday 23rd June 2023 at 4pm.
Town councillors will consider submissions at a meeting date to be confirmed.

You can contact Gill Gray, Town Clerk by Email: [email protected]. Address: 78 St Mildreds Road, Westgate on Sea CT8 8RF Telephone: 01843 836182; if you want to visit the office to discuss you are welcome.

More details can be found on the Town Council Website - www.westgateonsea.gov.uk
or speak to one of our current Town councillors about the role.