Are you over 18 years of age, a registered elector in Alsager and interested in becoming a town councillor?

Alsager Town Council has a vacancy for a member of Alsager Town Council in the Alsager East Ward which it can fill by co-option but you'll have to be quick!

The term of office is until May 2027 and you don't have to be a member of any political party although you'll have to get your application in by Sunday (December 31st).

However you will be expected to sign a declaration to the effect that you will agree to abide by the Code of Conduct, which governs the way in which all Councillors undertake their duties.

A spokesperson said: "As a Town Councillor, you will have the opportunity to bring local issues to the attention of the Town Council, and help to make decisions on behalf of, and for the benefit of the local community.

"Being a Town Councillor can be a very interesting and rewarding experience and although Town Councillors get no financial reward, many find it personally rewarding as they almost certainly do something positive and are able to influence decisions, which will help to shape the future of Alsager."

Interested? Candidates need to submit a letter of application that is no more than one side of A4, detailing what they feel they bring to the position and complete a 'Candidates Consent to Co-option form' form.

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Both can be emailed to [email protected] or posted to 3 Lawton Road, Alsager, ST7 2AE.

If you are interested and wish to obtain further information then please contact Nicola Clarke, Town Clerk, 3 Lawton Road, Alsager, ST7 2AE. Tel:- 01270 876440 or email: [email protected]

The closing date for receipt of applications is New Year's Eve - 31st December 2023.