Town Council Staff

Overall management of the running of the town council’s business.
Guides the town council on policy, legal and procedural issues.
Management of town council staff and external contractors
Responsible for agendas and minutes for meetings of the Council and its committees and for the preparation of reports
Responsible for all press, marketing and publicity matters

Working Hours, 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday (principally)

The Executive Officer will be an Officer of the Council and in the absence of the Town Clerk (Proper Officer) is under a statutory duty to carry out all the functions, and to serve or issue all the notifications required by law of the local authority’s Proper Officer.
The purpose of the Executive Officer is
To assist, support and deputise for the Town Clerk in all aspects of the day to day management and operation of council services and resources as delegated by the Town Clerk, and
Additionally support the Town Clerk and the Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) in the careful application and administration of its finances, as per the Council’s Financial Regulations and Standing Orders.

Working Hours, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Designated officer responsible for Section 151 of the Local Government Act 1972 (financial management)
Responsible for ensuring that the Council complies with current financial legislation
Responsible for the preparation of the Budget and the Precept request
Keeps the Council’s accounts and prepares records for audit and VAT purposes

Working Hours, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 2.30pm

Working Hours, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm

Working Hours, Monday to Friday 08:30am - 3:00pm

To maintain the Town Council’s offices and social centres to a high standard of cleanliness and repair
To ensure the Town Council’s outdoor spaces are maintained to a high standard
To ensure that the Town Council’s noticeboards are kept up to date

Working Hours, 37 hours a week (principally Monday to Friday)