Step up, make a difference and help shape your community’s future.
Councillors are elected community representatives who work to improve local life. They:
Councillors are the bridge between the community and the council.
For most Town Councillors, the time commitment is flexible and depends on how involved you choose to be. While NALC’s Local Councillor Census Survey highlights that some councillors spend around three hours a week on core duties, many Town Councillors find their workload varies. Typical activities include attending council and committee meetings, reading agenda papers, responding to residents, and representing the council at local events or community groups.
The time you give will depend on your committees, interests and availability – some councillors keep to a few hours a week, while others choose to be more active and take on additional responsibilities. Town Council roles remain highly adaptable, making it possible to contribute meaningfully alongside work, family or other commitments.
What Does Newquay Town Council Do?
Newquay Town Council delivers a wide range of local services and community projects that help keep the town clean, safe, vibrant and well-maintained. We look after many of the facilities and public spaces people use every day, as well as supporting local organisations, events and initiatives that strengthen our community.
We provide and oversee services such as:
Footpaths, verges, bus shelters and public seating
Ensuring community areas are clean, safe and accessible through regular maintenance, repairs and improvements.
Allotments and community buildings
Supporting local growing spaces and managing community venues that host clubs, groups and public activities.
Public toilets and town-centre amenities
Operating and improving several public toilet facilities to support both residents and visitors.
CCTV and community safety initiatives
Managing the town’s CCTV network and working with partners to keep Newquay welcoming and safe.
Local events, grants to community groups and neighbourhood improvements
Organising and supporting community events, providing grant funding to local groups, and contributing to projects that enhance Newquay’s appearance, culture and community spirit.
Our services and projects are funded through a mixture of income sources — including limited government grants, service fees, and Council Tax, which contains a small portion known as the precept. This precept is set by Newquay Town Council each year and is used entirely to fund local services and improvements within the town.
Broadly, councils provide and oversee services such as:
What a council does depends on its level (Town/Parish, District/Borough, Unitary, or County).
Broadly, councils provide and oversee services such as:
Services are funded through a combination of government grants, fees, and Council Tax, including the precept for parish and town councils.
