Kington Town Councillors are members of the Council, democratically elected by the local community. Most of the current council was elected in May 2015 with the exception of those who have joined more recently to replace Councillors who have found it necessary to step down from their duties. A normal term of office is five years. All councillors are expected to work together for the benefit of our community. Each councillor is expected bring local issues to the attention of the Council and help it to make decisions on behalf of the local community.
Town Councillors work on behalf of the community voluntarily. They are not paid for the work that they do. The Mayor is entitled, in law, to an allowance to enable him/her to meet the expenses of being in office, such as attending public functions, opening events, public relations and generally promoting the town.
The Mayor chairs the main meetings of the Council each month.
In accordance with the law each Councillor must make a 'Declaration of Registrable Interests' - on any financial or business interests that they have, both locally and further afield. To view Declarations of Registrable Interests for Kington Town Councillors, please click HERE