HOW TO CONTACT US
Southwold Town Council ,
The Town Hall, Market Place, Southwold, IP18 6EF
Telephone: 01502 722576
Email: townclerk@southwoldtowncouncil.com
TOWN COUNCIL OFFICE OPENING HOURS
10am – 12 noon Monday – Friday (other times by appointment)
Serjeant-at-Mace
Nowadays the Serjeant-at-Mace’s role is largely ceremonial, being primarily to attend and accompany the Council. They also assist the Council in its civic functions which occur throughout the year and, most importantly, take personal responsibility for the safe-keeping of the Council’s maces at such events. They lend gravitas to the varied functions that the Mayor and Councillors attend, and ensure that the traditions associated with the mayoral role are maintained.
Maces were originally used as weapons. They were a type of club with a heavy head (sometimes spiked) at the end of a handle; a Macebearer’s job was to literally protect the Council with their maces.
The ceremonial maces which are used nowadays in civic, parliamentary and academic ceremonies derived from these. They are ornamental staffs which represent the authority of a high official (such as the sovereign) or institution.
TOWN COUNCILLORS
The Southwold Town Councillors are local, receive no payment and are not to be confused with District (East Suffolk) or County (Suffolk) councillors who have political affiliation. All Councillors are required to comply with the Code Of Conduct and register their interests. Details can be found on the East Suffolk Register of Interests which can be accessed by CLICKING HERE. Councillors can be contacted through the Town Council Office on 01502 722576 or by emailing townclerk@southwoldtowncouncil.com
SOUTHWOLD TOWN COUNCIL
COUNCILLOR VACANCY
Are you passionate about our community? Southwold Town Council has a vacancy for a Town Councillor, (to be filled by co-option).
How to Apply: If you wish to serve as a Councillor, please write to us with your details, background, and reasons for wanting to join the Town Council by 30th July 2024.
Qualifications:
• Must be a British subject, over 18 years old, and an elector.
• Must reside within Southwold, within 3 miles of it, or occupy/own/tenant land or premises therein.
• Alternatively, must have your principal or only place of work in Southwold.
• Must not be disqualified from holding office as a Councillor.
Contact Information: If you have any queries please contact Lesley the Town Clerk on 01502 722576. Applications to be emailed to townclerk@southwoldtowncouncil.com
