The Town Council consists of 15 residents of Shefford plus a Town Clerk.
Town councillors are unpaid volunteers who want to assist with the running and administration of their community. Any adult member of our community can be elected or co-opted onto the town council, provided there are sufficient vacancies. The Council members serve for a term of four years, after which an election is held.
TOWN COUNCIL OFFICERS
Town Councillors hold internal elections annually to select members to act as officers of the council. The posts are :-
- Town Mayor
- Deputy Mayor
- Chair of Finance and Strategy Committee
- Chair of Planning and Highways Committee
- Chair of Services and Environment Committee
The Town Clerk is a paid employee of the Town Council and not necessarily a resident of Shefford.
The present Town Council Officers are:-
Nicola King
Mayor
Christine Culleton
Deputy Mayor

Paul Mackin
Councillor
Lisa Hayes
Councillor
Mark Greenwood
Councillor

Steve Nash
Councillor

Fred Wilson
Councillor

Elsa Tattersfield
Councillor
Danny Cummins
Councillor
Sue Silver
Councillor
Ian Deavin
Councillor
REGISTER OF INTERESTS
Central Bedfordshire Council holds the Town Councillors Register of Interests – click here for link