At the May town council meeting, councillors will have elected a new chairperson and vice-chairperson as well as appoint others to committees. Members of the public are entitled and welcome to attend any council meeting. There is a 15 minute period set aside at the beginning of each council meeting for members of the public to address the council and air their views. Meetings start at 7.30pm, usually on the second Wednesday of each month. Please contact Mrs Penny Rendle, the Town Clerk, for exact dates and further information.
Councillors provide their time free of charge, as their jobs are unpaid and strictly voluntary.
It can be a time consuming business sometimes with little or no recognition for the considerable amount of work and commitment it takes to do the job. If there is an issue, which concerns you, your local councillor would like to hear from you. If you are in any doubt about the ward in which you live, contact the Town Council Office. Thanks to all those who returned the questionnaire in the April issue of the Portishead Paper. People were generally satisfied with the facilities that are available for hire.