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The Burnham-On-Crouch Town Council comprises ten councilors, five representing the South Ward and five the North. The Council’s affairs are administered from the Council Offices in Chapel Road by the Town Clerk and his Assistant. Meetings of the Town Council, which are open to the public, are held once a month in the Council Chamber whilst planning matters are discussed twice a month - details of all forthcoming meetings can be seen displayed on the Town’s five notice boards. Members of the public do get an opportunity at the end of every Town Council meeting to ask questions of Members of the Town Council and the Town Clerk.
The Town Council acts on behalf of the Town in drawing matters of local concern to the relevant authorities and pushing for action. It also provides public seats, planting areas, litter bins, dog waste bins and Christmas trees and festive lighting. The Town Council owns the War Memorial site, its Offices in Chapel Road and the Allotments plus some adjoining land. Other public land is owned by the District Council. A Civic Service in June/July and a seasonal Carol Service are organised while other events during the year include a reception to thank local organisations for their hard work and to present the Town Mayor’s “Citizen of the Year Award”. The prestigious Town Cup is presented at the end of Burnham Week, with the presentation of the St. Matthew’s Cup, also for sailing, in early autumn. A new challenge has been set for residents and businesses - Burnham in Bloom - which is judged in July and which has been enthusiastically supported. This has now developed and extended into the Anglia in Bloom competition and Burnham has improved in each of its annual entries. Many local clubs and organisations are helped with financial assistance in the form of grants - all local applications are considered. However, the main activity of the Town Council is to help to keep the Town a happy, secure and pleasant place for both residents and visitors.
BURNHAM TOWN COUNCIL - FAQ What does the Town Council Do? I get confused by all of the Councils and who does what. Some of the responsibilities of the Parish Council are listed above. If you have a problem that is not in the area of responsibility of Burnham Town Council they will be able to refer you to the correct authority or take up the problem for you.
How do I contact Burnham Town Council?
When are the Town Council Offices open to the Public? 9.30am - 12pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Thursdays 9.30am - 1pm. (9.30am to 1pm daily telephone enquiries). Who is the Mayor? The Mayor of Burnham is Mrs Helen Elliot The Deputy Mayor is Mr Neil Pudney Who is the Town Clerk? The Town Clerk is Mr David McNeill The Assistant Town Clerk is Sarah Grimes
Who are my councilors and how do I get in touch with them? Current Town Councilors are listed below along with their contact telephone numbers. Please remember that in many cases these are home telephone numbers rather than office numbers and residents are requested to be responsible in the times of day that they are used.
What about the history of Burnham Town Council? Until 1974 Burnham-on-Crouch Urban District Council administered local affairs for Eastern Essex including Burnham on Crouch. The reorganisation of local government saw Burnham UDC amalgamating with Maldon RDC and Maldon UDC to form the new Maldon District Council. Burnham Town Council was formed to represent the parish of Burnham on Crouch at Parish Council level.
Click on the below link to view a page on the history of Burnham Town Council and a list of past chairmen.
Click on the below link to view a page on the history of Burnham Urban District Council and a list of past Chairman.
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Burnham Town Council Honours wall
to view a web page which lists common problems and the Authority or organisations responsible
Council Chamber
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