There are three tiers of local Government, each with different responsibilities.

The Town Council works with Breckland District Council and Norfolk County Council 

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2 VACANCIES FOR TOWN COUNCILLOR

• Are you passionate about making Watton a great place to live and work?
• Do you want to shape the way the town develops?
• Do you want to represent local people’s views?
• Do you want to influence the projects and services the Council undertakes?

Become a Town Councillor and make a difference in your community

If you are over 18 and an elector of Watton or live within a radius of 3 miles of Watton or work or own property in Watton and you would like to be considered for the position please let the Town Clerk know.

Contact alternatives are given below so an application form can be provided to you. Forms and other information can be found at www.wattontowncouncil.gov.uk under Your Council – Policies and Procedures. For a word format application form click here

Deadline for applications is January 19^th 2026

If you are interested in becoming a Town Councillor please contact the Town Clerk for further details Email: [email protected] phone: 01953 881007

Town Mayor 2025/26

Councillor Gillian Turrant was elected as the Chairman and Town Mayor of Watton Town Council for the year 2025/26. Gillian’s charities for her term are PACT Animal Sanctuary and 1st Watton Rainbows.

Councillor Tina Kiddell was elected as Vice Chairman of Watton Town Council for the year 2025/26.

Annual Town Meeting 2025

See all reports under Community and Annual Town Meeting 2025 on the above menu tab.

Full Council Meetings

Residents are welcome to attend or you can try watching the meeting which is live streamed on YouTube. The agendas for the Full Council Meetings are usually posted on the agendas page the Wednesday prior to the meeting the following Tuesday evening.

 

Emergency Contacts – A list of useful contacts in case of an emergency see  link: Be better prepared for any emergencies