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The roles and responsibilities of your local government
Established in 1999, the role of Beverley Town Council is to act
as the grassroots tier of local government, nearest to the residents
it serves. Although it is not responsible for major services such
as council tax, housing, refuse collection, highways, licences,
etc. (these falling under the management of East Riding of Yorkshire
Council), it is a publicly elected body that represents the town
of Beverley.
The parish itself is split into the four wards of Minster North,
Minster South, St Mary’s East and St Mary’s West - on
page 20 of this booklet you can see a map depicting both these ward
boundaries and those of the neighbouring parishes of Woodmansey
and Molescroft. In total there are 14 Town Councillors, for whom
contact details can be found from page 19 of this booklet. The Town
Council represents the community it serves and is headed by the
Town Mayor of Beverley, who is elected annually from amongst councillors
and acts as Chairman of the Council. The role has historic and local
significance, as the Mayor acts as an ambassador and figurehead
for the town. The roles of both the Mayor and Town Councillors are
unpaid, although a £250 annual allowance is offered to each
member to support them in their duties.
The Town Council is responsible for a range of services and events,
including management of allotments, the Beverley Food Festival,
Armed Forces Day, financially supporting Streetlighting and litterbins,
distribution of money to local community groups via the Small and
Large Grants Funds, production of a quarterly newsletter and providing
vital practical support to a number of other events and initiatives.
The Town Council employs five members of staff (Town Clerk, Assistant
Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Town Handyperson and Macebearer)
and has representation on a number of local strategic organisations
and committees.
Beverley Town Council continues to be at the heart of the local
community and hopes to strengthen its working relationship with
neighbouring parishes over the coming years. All councillors are
dedicated to their role and staff work hard to ensure the organisation
continues to provide a worthwhile service for the residents of Beverley.
Beverley Renaissance Partnership
Beverley Renaissance Partnership brings together over thirty public,
private, voluntary and community sector organisations to develop
projects that aim to enhance the social, cultural, economic and
environmental fabric of the town.
The partnership works actively within your local community to address
issues of concern and looks towards bringing together those that
can help make a difference the lives of local residents.
Through a range of creative and innovative projects, the partnership
brings together representatives from all corners of our society,
young and old, to combine skills and experience to make Beverley
a more attractive place to live, work, visit and invest in.
Representatives of organisations and individuals are welcome. For
further information visit www.beverleyrenaissance.co.uk or contact
the Market Town’s Renaissance Team on 01482 391608.
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