Election of Feoffees 2025
Applications to become a Feoffee are sought from people with the ability to make a meaningful contribution to the Board of Feoffees.
In accordance with the Scheme of Arrangement, applicants must be resident in the area of benefit (see over) at the date of election and must meet other criteria defined in the Scheme of Arrangement. The criteria are detailed in the declaration.
The Town Estate welcomes applicants who may bring knowledge and experience in areas related to its activities.
Candidates should have:
- An understanding of the needs and aspirations of the community served by the Town Estate.
- An understanding of and commitment to the objectives of the Town Estate.
- An interest in strategic decision-making.
- A commitment to work constructively with other Feoffees
- Sufficient time to devote to the role.
- Knowledge of the Charity Commission document CC3 ‘The Essential Trustee’.
Time commitment
Board meetings are normally held in the evening of the second or third Tuesday of the month. Feoffees may also be expected to attend other Board or committee meetings as necessary.
Term of appointment
Three Feoffees will be elected at the Annual Town Meeting, two for a period of four years and one for a period of two years. This year’s Annual Town Meeting will be on Monday 6 October 2025.
Remuneration
Feoffees give their services freely and receive no remuneration.
Application
If you are interested in applying to become a Feoffee, application packs will be available from our CEO Dean Rees, at dean@mmte.co.uk.
Closing date for applications
All applications must be received by the Town Estate Office by 12pm midday one week before the meeting ie by 12 noon on Monday 29 September 2025.
AREA OF BENEFIT
Only people living within this outlined area are eligible to stand as a Feoffee and attend and vote at Town Estate meetings.
