Ellesmere Town Council

Ellesmere Town Council Ellesmere Town Council is committed to improving its facilities for its residents and visitors. The first Town Mayor to be elected was: Cllr G Pritchard.

Ellesmere Town Council was formed on the 1st April, 1974 upon the abolition of Urban District, Rural District and Borough Councils. At the first meeting of Ellesmere Town Council members agreed to elect a Town Mayor and not a Chairman. Meetings have been held in the Town Hall in Willow Street since 1966 and previously held in the Old Town Hall which was bought from the Bridgewater Estate by a loca

l trust in 1928. The Town Council has twelve members. The Town Council meet on the first Monday of every month apart from when there is a Bank Holiday when a date will be agreed and re-scheduled. The Town Council break for summer recess for the month of August when there will be no monthly meeting. From 2003 Ellesmere Town Council has nominated and appointed local people who are recognised as having made a significant contribution to the local community as Honorary Townspersons,. This appointment was renamed Honorary Freewoman/Freeman from 2010. The Town Council is situated within the community and is the first point of contact for local people. Shropshire Council being the unitary authority for the area.

02/09/2026

❗ FREE repairs at your local repair cafe this month.

Got broken items at home? Don't throw them away - bring them to your local repair cafe.

🪛 The skilled volunteers will do their best to fix your small household electricals, toys, clothing, jewellery, textiles and general small mechanical items - completely free of charge.

There's more info on our website (link in comments).

Thinking of having a sort out before Christmas? Hang on to those items and book a table at the Mayor's Table Top Sale o...
28/08/2026

Thinking of having a sort out before Christmas? Hang on to those items and book a table at the Mayor's Table Top Sale on Saturday 17th October 2026.

Free entry for shoppers looking to bag and early Christmas present!

Contact Cllr Pete Jones to reserve your space.

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Ellesmere Town Hall, Willow Street
Ellesmere
SY120AL

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+441691622188

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