Midsomer Norton Town Council have co-opted a new Town Councillor this week, following the departure of former Town Councillor, Simon Wellington. Local resident, Sara Box, joins the Council as an Independent, winning with a clear majority when put to the vote on Monday night at the full Council monthly meeting.
Three candidates applied for the position, which was advertised in the local press, closing last Friday, 5th July.
Town Councillors took time out of the meeting to discuss the applicants. Midsomer Norton's Mayor, Paul Myers, thanked all three of the candidates and said each had a lot to offer.
Speaking to The Journal this week, Sara said: "I have always been interested in the local area and closely followed the events which enabled Midsomer Norton to have its own Town Council.
"I feel I have a lot to offer Midsomer Norton as an Independent Town Councillor. I am keen to put energy into building strong links between young people and the Council. I have been an active member of the community, having been involved in a number of projects, including generating revenue for Somer Valley FM, to most recently becoming a Trustee on the Midsomer Norton Community Trust. I have a background in sales and marketing and would like to put this to use through event planning.
"My two children attend Somervale School and are involved in many after-school clubs in the town, so I have an idea of what is available for the younger community. I would also like to encourage them to become involved in local events and gain an interest in local issues."