Watton Town Council

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

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

Latest News

Receptionist/Office Support Clerk Vacancy

Due to retirement of the current post holder Watton Town Council is looking for a Receptionist/Office Support Clerk for the Town Council Offices at Wayland Hall, Watton.

17 hours per week – Monday to Wednesday 9am to 12pm and 9am to 1pm Thursday and Friday.

Pro rata salary equates to £11940 p.a. and is based on the National Joint Council for Local Government Services scale point 6.

Application pack available from the Town Clerk as above.

Completed applications to reach Wayland Hall by midday on Monday 9^th March 2026, with interviews scheduled for w/b 30.03.26.

RECRUITMENT HANDOUT/APPLICATION FORM

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.