Local democracy
Narberth Town Council is made up of elected councillors who represent the local community. Decisions are made at meetings held in public, supported by published agendas, minutes and Council documents.
Find councillors, wards, contact details and public register links.
Meetings How are decisions made?View agendas, minutes, meeting packs and committee information.
Documents Where are records published?Find policies, procedures, finance, audit and transparency information.
Public information What is happening locally?Check public notices, consultations, road closures and current information.
Decision-making
From agenda to action
Council business follows a public process. Items are placed on an agenda, discussed at a meeting, resolved by councillors and then recorded in the minutes.
Agenda published
The agenda tells the public what the Council or committee will consider.
Meeting held in public
Councillors debate items, receive reports and consider options.
Decision recorded
Formal resolutions are recorded in the minutes and published after approval.
Action follows
The Clerk, committees or appointed representatives progress the agreed action.
Councillors and wards
Council composition
Narberth Town Council has 12 councillors. Ten councillors represent the urban ward and two councillors represent the rural ward.
- Councillors are elected to represent the community.
- They make decisions collectively at properly called meetings.
- Individual councillors do not make Council decisions on their own.
Meetings and committees
Where decisions happen
The Council works through Full Council and standing committees. These meetings consider reports, correspondence, budgets, policies, planning matters and local priorities.
- Agendas are published before meetings.
- Minutes are published after approval.
- Members of the public can usually attend meetings held in public.
Elections and vacancies
How councillor seats are filled
Councillors normally serve until the next ordinary election. If a councillor leaves office before then, the vacancy is handled through the proper public process.
Ordinary elections
Town and community council elections are held as part of the local government election cycle.
If a seat becomes vacant
A public notice is issued and the vacancy is handled in line with the required electoral process.
Filling a vacant seat
If an election is not required, the Council may fill the vacancy by co-option at a Council meeting.
Co-option
Filling vacant seats
Co-option is used when a councillor vacancy can be filled by the Council rather than by a contested election. Applicants are considered by councillors and the Council votes to select a new member.
- Vacancy notice is published.
- Eligible residents may apply.
- Council considers applications at a meeting.
- Councillors vote to fill the vacancy.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who can stand as a councillor?
Eligibility depends on legal qualification rules. The Clerk can signpost prospective candidates to official election information when a vacancy or election is advertised.
How often are council elections held?
Ordinary local government elections are held on a regular election cycle. Councillors normally serve until the next ordinary election unless they resign or otherwise leave office.
What happens if a councillor resigns?
The Council follows the formal vacancy process. This may lead to an election or, if an election is not called, co-option.
Where can I see what councillors have declared?
Councillor information and public register links are published on the Councillors page where available.
Can one councillor make a Council decision?
No. Council decisions are made collectively through properly convened meetings and recorded resolutions, unless a specific delegation has been lawfully given.
Need more detail?
Find the right Council information
Use the meeting papers, councillor directory and public documents to understand how the Council works. If you are not sure where to look, contact the Clerk.