01643 707213

Minehead Town Councillors

The Council has sixteen members, representing five Wards: Minehead (Alcombe North Ward); Minehead (Alcombe South Ward); Minehead Central Ward; Minehead North Ward and Minehead (Periton & Woodcombe Ward). The boundaries of these Wards are decided by population to give fairly even representation and elections to the Council are held every four years. 
Each year in May an Annual Council Meeting is held when the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Committees are elected. Each Councillor sits on at least one Committee, with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor being ex-officio members of all of the Committees.
The Committees are as follows: ● Finance and General Purposes; Planning. All Meetings are held monthly with the Planning Committee Meeting on the first Tuesday of the month, the Finance & General Purposes Committee Meeting on the second Tuesday of the month● Full Council Meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the month. 
Agendas and Minutes are available for the public to read in the Minehead Town Council's offices at 3 Summerland Road, Minehead TA24 5BP and on this website. There are also a number of other Advisory Groups, some of which include representatives from other town groups.

Your Councillors

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HODSON,
Bill

Alcombe North Ward
c/o 3 Summerland Road, Minehead TA24 5BP
Mob: 07857 913303

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BONAR,
John

Alcombe South Ward
5a Friday Street, Minehead, TA24 5UB
Mob: 07530 312920

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BARTLETT, Tony

Alcombe South Ward
c/o 3 Summerland Road, Minehead TA24 5BP
Mob: 07884664386

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KRAVIS,
Marcus

Minehead Central Ward
Anchors Drop, Blue Anchor, Minehead TA24 6JP.
Mob: 07827 949494

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BEYNON, Charlotte

Minehead Central Ward
c/o 3 Summerland Road, Minehead TA24 5BP
Mob: 07769256934

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PALMER, Mimi

Minehead Central Ward
c/o 3 Summerland Road, Minehead TA24 5BP

Mob: 07854 130455

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PALMER, Craig 

Minehead Central Ward

c/o 3 Summerland Road, Minehead TA24 5BP

Mob: 07854 130455

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HALL, Ben  

Minehead Central Ward
c/o 3 Summerland Road, Minehead TA24 5BP
Mob: 07498 842245

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JEWELL, Ben  

Minehead Central Ward
Excom24 Friday StreetMineheadTA24 5UE
Mob: 07894090888

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LAWTON, Anne 

Minehead Periton & Woodcombe Ward
c/o 3 Summerland Road, Minehead TA24 5BP
Tel: 01643 707357

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SHARJEEL, Mohamed

Minehead North Ward
c/o 3 Summerland Road, Minehead TA24 5BP
Tel: TBC

Make a Difference in Minehead - Become a Town Councillor!

Are you passionate about improving life in Minehead? As a Town Councillor, you can be the voice of your community and help shape its future. Working at the very heart of local government, you'll have the unique opportunity to make decisions that directly enhance daily life in our town. From improving local parks where your children play, to supporting community events that bring neighbours together, to helping shape development that will benefit generations to come.

What makes town councils special is their deep connection to the community. The decisions you make as a Councillor will have a real, visible impact on your family, friends, and neighbours. Whether it's supporting local community groups, enhancing community spaces, or championing environmental initiatives, you'll see the positive results of your work every time you walk through Minehead.

Town Councillors come from all walks of life and backgrounds. The most important qualities are enthusiasm, commitment, and a desire to serve your local community. As a Councillor, you'll:

● Represent residents' interests and advocate for local improvements
● Help make key decisions about local services and facilities
● Work with other Councillors to develop community initiatives
● Build connections with local organisations and businesses
● Gain valuable leadership and decision-making experience

We currently have vacancies for ward members and welcome applications from anyone interested in serving their community. The National Association of Local Councils provides comprehensive resources and guidance for prospective Councillors, and training is available to help you succeed in the role.

Ready to take the next step? Schedule a meeting with our Town Clerk to learn more about this rewarding opportunity. Contact us at ku.oc.licnuocnwotdaehenim%40ofni or call 01643 707213 to arrange an informal discussion about becoming a Councillor.

Make your mark on Minehead's future - we'd love to hear from you!

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