Councillor Vacancies
There are currently five vacancies on Downham Market Town Council.
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Downham Market (North Ward) 3 x vacancies
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Downham Market (Old Town Ward) 1 x vacancy
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Downham Market (South Ward) 1 x vacancy
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These vacancies will be filled by election which will held on
6th May 2021.
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The following documents have been issued by the Electoral Services team at Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council to guide anyone interested in standing for election:
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Election Timetable
Candidate nomination pack
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Notice of Election
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The election will be for the vacancies only, not the Full Council.
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Who can be a Town Councillor?
Councillors are elected to the local council to represent their local community, so they must either live or work in the area. Becoming a councillor is both a rewarding and privileged form of public service. You will be in a position to make a difference to the quality of other people’s daily lives and prospects.
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Being an effective councillor requires both commitment and hard work. Councillors have to balance the needs and interests of residents and the council. These will all make legitimate demands on a councillor’s time, on top of the demands and needs of their personal and professional lives.
See: https://beacouncillor.co.uk/what-do-they-do for more information.