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Notice of Vacancy

Following a resignation there is one vacancy on the South Ward of Okehampton Town Council.

A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if within 14 days of the date of this Notice (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Bank Holidays) ten electors from the Town give notice in writing to the Returning Officer requiring that such an election be held.

The address of the Returning Officer is West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Drake Road, Tavistock, PL19 0BZ. A request for an election can also be scanned and emailed to elections@westdevon.gov.uk, but the document must contain 'wet ink' signatures.

If no such notice is given, the Town Council will fill the vacancy through co-option.

For further information please contact the Clerk to the Town Council on 01837 53179 or townclerk@okehampton.gov.uk.

Dated: 9 September 2026
Emma James, Town Clerk & RFO

Deadline for notices seeking an election - Tuesday 29 September 2026

9th September 2026

Caretaker Required - Okehampton Town Council

Okehampton Town Council is seeking to employ a part-time Caretaker

14 hours p/week

Starting salary SCP3 £12.85 p/hour rising to SCP4 £13.05 p/hour following successful completion of a six month probationary period.

The post holder will be responsible for facilitating events booked in the premises, general repairs and maintenance, security and cleanliness of the Town Hall and other council buildings. Some evening and weekend working is required. The postholder will be required to undertaken a basic DBS check.

For further information or an application pack please contact Emma James, Town Clerk townclerk@okehampton.gov.uk or Rosi Wills, Facilities Officer facilities@okehampton.gov.uk, or 01837 53179. A word version of the application form can be provided on request.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 26th June 2026.
Interviews are anticipated to take place during the week commencing 13th July.

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Community Emergency Plan - Could you help?

The Council is seeking the support of the community and local organisations for the creation of a Community Emergency Plan.

Think you can assist?

Contact the Town Clerk for more information.

Notice of Co-option

Okehampton Town Council has a Councillor vacancy on the North Ward and which it now intends to fill by Co-option.

Applications should contact the Town Clerk for information and the application form which can also be downloaded from the website.

The casual vacancy will be filled by co-option at a meeting of the Council at 7pm on Monday 23rd March 2026.

Closing date for applications is 5pm Thursday 19th March 2026.

Town Clerk
01837 53179
townclerk@okehampton.goc.uk

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Annual Town Assembly - 16th March 2026, 7pm in the Charter Hall

The Council is seeking the support of the community and local organisations for the creation of a Community Emergency Plan.

Think you can assist?

Come along to the meeting to find out how it works and what is required from Devon Communities Together.

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NOTICE OF VACANCY

Following a resignation there is one vacancy of the North Ward of Okehampton Town Council.

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26th January 2026

Good News - The Council's Grant Scheme for this financial year has reopened as there is a small amount of funding left in the budget.

Local not-for-profit groups and organisations who have not already received a grant from the council during this financial year and invited to apply for a grant of up to £300 to assist with projects and initiatives that benefit the residents of Okehampton.

Applications must be received by 31st January for consideration by the Policy & Resources Committee on 2nd March 2026.

Further information can be found on the grant page of the website or obtained from the Town Hall