Filton Town Council is a council made up of thirteen

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and manages the council precept on behalf of

Filton Filton is a town and civil parish in South Gloucestershire, England, north of Bristol. Along with nearby Patchway and Bradley Stoke, Filton forms part of the Bristol urban area and has become an overflow settlement for the city. Filton Church ...

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Councillors

As at May 2018 the composition of the council is 9

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councillors. The last election was held on 7 May 2015.

Administration

The council is administered by three council staff. Lesley Reuben is the

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Controversy

The council was forced to abandon plans to level Elm Park playing fields in Filton following criticism in the ''

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References

External links

Filton Town Council

Filton Town Council in the news

Audit Commission letter
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