Vacancy for a co-opted member of Peterlee Town Council (Passfield Ward)

Are you passionate about your community?
Do you want to help make a long-lasting change?
Do you have innovative ideas for the Town Council?
Do you have concerns about a specific issue and want to do something about it?

Peterlee Town Council has a vacancy for the role of Councillor in the Passfield area. If you live, work or own property in Peterlee you can apply to be a ‘co-opted’ Member of the Council.

You can read more about what local councils and councillors do here: https://www.nalc.gov.uk/our-work/local-elections#how-to-become-a-councillor

Application forms are available to download here: https://peterlee.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/co-opt-app-form-live-form.pdf

Completed application forms must be submitted electronically or in hard copy by close of play on Monday 20th February. Applications will be considered at the Council meeting on 27th February, and applicants will be offered the opportunity to speak to the Council about their application to join as a co-opted Member at that meeting.

If you’d like to speak to someone about the position please contact our Democratic Services Manager Kay on 0191 586 2491 or by email council@peterlee.gov.uk