Co-Option to the Town Council

November 20, 2025

Co-Option to be a Town Councillor for Berry Ward

The Town Council is looking to co-opt a person as a Councillor who will serve in that role until the next Town Council election in May 2027. The Town Council meets monthly (except August) with committees also meeting monthly except Highways & Planning which meets twice a month.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • A Commonwealth citizen, or a citizen of the Republic of Ireland,
  • Be 18 years or over,
  • An elector of the Parish, or
  • During the whole of the last 12 months has either occupied as owner or tenant land or other premises in the parish, or
  • Has a principal or only place of work in the Parish, or lives within 4.8 kilometres (three miles) of the Parish boundary.

If you are interested in serving as a co-opted Town Councillor, or require further details, please contact the Town Clerk on townclerk@hedgeend-tc.gov.uk . Applications for co-option to the Town Council should be in writing/email to the Town Clerk, 2000 Centre, St John’s Road, Hedge End, SO30 4AF.

Applications must be received no later than Monday 15th December.

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