48 NEWS FROM


DARTMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL


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TOWN COUNCILLORS


As you may have noticed, Dartmouth Town Council still needs to appoint two new councillors to bring us up to the full complement of 16 serving members. Our councillors come from a range of backgrounds and bring different skills, experiences and perspectives to the table — all with one shared goal, to serve the town and its community as effectively as possible. Although we are seeking new members, we have recently appointed three new councillors, and are pleased to welcome: Connie Birss, Jim Pittman, Debbie Burgess to the team. All three have joined with real enthusiasm and a genuine desire to become positively involved in their work as councillors as soon as possible. They have already begun learning the ropes, contributing to discussions, and getting to grips with everything that helps keep the town of Dartmouth running smoothly. Being a town councillor is a voluntary role, but it plays a vital part in shaping local decisions - from community projects and services to representing residents’ views; with two vacancies still available, there is also an opportunity for more local people to step forward and help make a difference. If you are curious about what the Council does, who your councillors are, or how you might get involved in the future, we would love to hear from you.


LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION


Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is looming large on the town’s horizon and the government has just launched a public consultation on LGR in Devon; it concludes on 26th March.


For more information go to https://www.devonlgr.co.uk.


We all need to be involved in contributing our thoughts about the future of our town and what will happen as a result of this government initiative. The impact on our community is yet to be determined but it could be significant, so we need to be prepared for what is to come and councillors who are truly invested in the future of this town will be a vital part of this process.


INTERESTED IN BECOMING A TOWN COUNCILLOR?


To be eligible, you must: • Be at least 18 years old


• Be a British citizen, a qualifying Commonwealth citizen, or a citizen of an EU member state


• Meet at least one of the following:


• Be registered as a local government elector for Dartmouth


• Have lived, worked, or owned property in Dartmouth (or within 3 miles) for at least 12 months


You do not need prior experience in politics.


What matters most is: • A genuine interest in the town • A willingness to read papers and attend meetings


• An ability to listen, ask questions, and work constructively with others


Town councillors attend Full Council meetings and may sit on committees or working groups, depending on their interests and availability.


If you would like an informal conversation about what the role of a town councillor involves, please contact the Town Clerk: charliepw@dartmouthtowncouncil.gov.uk


YOUR CURRENT TOWN COUNCILLORS:


Cllr Paul Biden CllrPaulBiden@dartmouthtowncouncil.gov.uk


Cllr Connie Birss CllrConnieBirss@dartmouthtowncouncil.gov.uk


Cllr Katie Brown CllrKatieBrown@dartmouthtowncouncil.gov.uk


Cllr Debbie Burgess Cllrdebbieburgess@dartmouthtowncouncil.gov.uk


Cllr Andrea Cates (Mayor) CllrAndreaCates@dartmouthtowncouncil.gov.uk


Cllr Nicholas Davies CllrNicholasDavies@dartmouthtowncouncil.gov.uk


Cllr Jonathan Hawkins CllrJonathanHawkins@dartmouthtowncouncil.gov.uk


Cllr Jo Hinde CllrJoHinde@dartmouthtowncouncil.gov.uk


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