RESIDENTS are invited to have their say at Taunton Town Council’s inaugural annual meeting.
The council is hosting the event from 6.30pm on Tuesday, March 5 2024 at The County Room at Somerset County Cricket Club on St James Street.
It is not a committee meeting like a full council, but rather an opportunity for residents living within the Taunton Town Council area to come along and find out more about what the council has achieved so far, and to have their say.
The agenda (below) is also outlined in the formal public notice:
• Welcome by the Mayor of Taunton
• Presentation of Taunton Town Council’s Annual Report
• Taunton Town Council Grants – feedback from selected recipients • Presentation of the Mayor’s Civic Awards
• Update from Avon and Somerset Local Policing Team
• Public Question Time – to receive comments and queries from Taunton residents on any matters arising relating to the Town – questions to be submitted in advance of the meeting
• Mayor of Taunton to formally close the Annual Town Meeting
The meeting is open only to those currently resident within the Taunton Town Council area, attendees will be required to register on arrival.
Doors open for registration at 6.30pm, with the meeting scheduled to start at 7pm. Refreshments will be available.
The Civic Awards will recognise residents who have made an outstanding contribution to the local community.
Residents are invited to submit comments and questions in advance of the meeting to info@taunton-tc.gov.uk, with a deadline of 5pm on Monday, March 4.
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