Much Wenlock Town Council is made up of 11 Councillors representing the parish of Much Wenlock. Â The Town Councillors are unpaid volunteers.
The Town Council’s local services and projects are delivered by a team of 8 part-time staff led by the Town Clerk, who is based in the Town Council offices at the Corn Exchange, High Street, Much Wenlock.
WHAT DOES YOUR COUNCIL DO?
The Role of the Town Council
The Town Council plays a key role in discussing local matters and making decisions on policies that directly affect the community. Regular meetings take place at the Guildhall or Corn Exchange and most are open to the public. During these meetings, members of the public have the opportunity to speak directly to Councillors in a designated public session at the beginning of full Council and Planning & Environment Committee meetings.
The responsibilities of the Town Council are broad, with its work closely tied to the well-being and development of the town. To effectively serve the community, the Council prioritises listening to the concerns of residents. Much Wenlock’s Town Councillors and staff collaborate with various community groups, all striving to improve and enrich the town for its residents.
The Council is an elected body, with all Councillors holding equal standing, though the Mayor has a casting vote in the event of a tie. Throughout their term, the Mayor is considered the town’s ‘first citizen’ and represents Much Wenlock at a variety of civic and community events, both locally and beyond.  The Mayor receives a small allowance to cover expenses associated with the role.
The operations of Much Wenlock Town Council are primarily funded through the precept, which is collected annually by Shropshire Council from local Council Tax payers in Much Wenlock parish. In addition, the Town Council generates revenue from sources such as market stalls, the cemetery, room hire, Guildhall exhibition sales and rental income from its properties.
Each year, in January, the Council sets the budget and precept for the forthcoming financial year (April 1st to March 31st). This budget outlines the anticipated income and expenses, covering the everyday operations of the Council and its services, as well as any funding for new projects.
 
 
