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Role of Town Councillors
There are 12 Town Councillors representing the two wards in Keswick – East and West. Elections for all 12 seats on the Town Council are held every four years, with the next election due to take place in May 2027. As Keswick Town Council is sole trustee of Fitz and Hope Parks, all Town Councillors also act as Trustees of the parks.
A Town Councillor’s role is varied and includes:
Acting as a representative for residents and bringing their views to the Council’s decision making process both on matters relating to Town Council services and on general issues affecting the town.
Participating in the governance, policy setting and strategic management of the Council through work on committees and as a Member of Council.
Responding to residents’ enquiries and representations.
Representing the Council on other bodies.
Keswick Town Councillors are not paid for their work as Members of the Town Council.
Keswick Town Councillors by Ward
East Ward
– Louise Dunn, Natalie Evans, Stephen Harwood, Jean Murray, Claire Peat, Richard Scott, Lorraine Taylor
West Ward
– Chris Houghton, Claire Houghton, Denstone Kemp, Benita Lapthorn, Emily Hardy
Louise Dunn
Tel: 017687 73607
Email: louise.dunn@keswicktowncouncil.gov.uk
Denstone Kemp
Tel: 017687 73607
Email: denstone.kemp@keswicktowncouncil.gov.uk
Emily Hardy
Tel: 017687 73607
Email: emily.hardy@keswicktowncouncil.gov.uk
Natalie Evans
Tel: 01768773607
Email: natalie.evans@keswicktowncouncil.gov.uk
Steve Harwood
Tel: 01768780708
Email: steve.harwood@keswicktowncouncil.gov.uk
Claire Peat
Tel: 07718537456
Email: claire.peat@keswicktowncouncil.gov.uk
Chris Houghton
Tel: 017687 73607
Email: chris.houghton@keswicktowncouncil.gov.uk
Benita Lapthorn
Tel: 017687 73607
Email: benita.lapthorn@keswicktowncouncil.gov.uk
Richard Scott
Tel: 07836 556757
Email: richard.scott@keswicktowncouncil.gov.uk
Claire Houghton
Tel: 078126 64072
Email: claire.houghton@keswicktowncouncil.gov.uk
Jean Murray
Tel: 017687 75078
Email: jean.murray@keswicktowncouncil.gov.uk
Lorraine Taylor
Tel: 017687 72034
Email: lorraine.taylor@keswicktowncouncil.gov.uk
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