Bovey Tracey Town Council is seeking nominations for the honorary title of REPRESENTATIVE OF THE LORD OF THE MANOR OF BOVEY TRACEY for 2019/20.
This is awarded annually at the Town Council's Annual Meeting on Monday 13th May 2019 to a Bovey or Heathfield resident, who in the opinion of the Town Council, for whatever reason, has made a significant voluntary contribution to the Parish of Bovey Tracey over the past 10 years and should be publicly recognised for those actions.
If you know of someone who should be considered for this award, please contact the Town Council Office for a nomination form and the criteria for nomination. This is also available to download via this link. Please note: serving Town Councillors are not eligible for nomination.
Completed nomination forms should be returned by 18th March 2019 to:
Bovey Tracey Town Council
Town Hall
Town Hall Place
Bovey Tracey
TQ13 9EG
For further information, please contact: Mark Wells - Town Clerk (01626 834217 or email info@boveytracey.gov.uk)
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