Katie Vigar

Town Council Candidate, Bradford on Avon North

Katie Vigar has been a town councillor since 2021 and is seeking re-election. During her 27 years in the town, she has been active in a variety of ways in the community including on the parent associations of both Christ Church and St Laurence schools and as a governor at Christ Church. Currently, she is on the board of the Mount Pleasant Centre.

During her time as councillor, Katie has served two years as town mayor working across the council’s key projects and representing the town in the wider area. She was also especially involved in the introducing the residents’ panel and with developing the events’ programme including the new live music festival.

She says: “One of the strengths of Bradford on Avon is its sense of community. People enjoy living here and taking part in the activities we have on offer. Volunteering is a great way of contributing and brings so many benefits. If re-elected, I’d like to do more to promote volunteering.”