Nantwich Town Council is the town council for the Cheshire market town of Nantwich. It was established in 1974 as a successor council to the Nantwich Urban District Council. The last elections were held in May 2023, where the Labour Party had significant gains, winning 7 of the 15 seats. The ward boundaries were altered for the 2023 elections - with the town being split into three wards: Nantwich North, South and West, each electing five councillors via plurality block voting.[1][2] It primarily raises funds through a precept on Council Tax and has the highest Band D in Cheshire East.[3]
Nantwich Town Council | |
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 Logo | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Preceded by | Nantwich Urban District Council |
| Leadership | |
Town Mayor | Cllr Stephanie Wedgwood |
Deputy Mayor | Cllr Stuart Bostock |
Town Clerk | Samantha Roberts |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 15 councillors |
8 / 15 | |
Independent | 6 / 15 |
1 / 15 | |
| Elections | |
Last election | 4 May 2023 |
Next election | 6 May 2027 |
| Website | |
| www | |
Powers and functions
editThe Town Council derives the bulk of its powers from the Local Government Act 1972 and subsequent legislation. The Town Council operates four Allotment sites, public toilets, Civic Hall, Tourist Information Centre and the Market Hall.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Parish and Town Councils Election May 2023 - Kettleshulme to Nantwich". Cheshire East Council. 4 May 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ^ "Nantwich Town Councillors". Nantwich Town Council. 4 May 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ^ "About Council Tax".
- ^ "Nantwich Town Council".
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