There are three tiers of local Government, each with different responsibilities.

The Town Council works with Breckland District Council and Norfolk County Council 

Latest News 

Town Mayor 2025/26

Councillor Gillian Turrant was elected as the Chairman and Town Mayor of Watton Town Council for the year 2025/26. Gillian’s charities for her term are PACT Animal Sanctuary and 1st Watton Rainbows.

Councillor Tina Kiddell was elected as Vice Chairman of Watton Town Council for the year 2025/26.

Two Vacancies for the Office of Town Councillor

If you would like to become a Town Councillor at Watton please take a look at the Co-option Policy.

The closing date to return completed application forms is June 16th 2025.

Co option Vacancy Notice May 25

Annual Town Meeting 2025

See all reports under Community and Annual Town Meeting 2025 on the above menu tab.

Full Council Meetings

Residents are welcome to attend or you can try watching the meeting which is live streamed on YouTube. The agendas for the Full Council Meetings are usually posted on the agendas page the Wednesday prior to the meeting the following Tuesday evening.

 

Emergency Contacts – A list of useful contacts in case of an emergency see  link: Be better prepared for any emergencies