Petersfield Town Council

Our commitment to Armed Forces Covenant

The Council has signed the Armed Forces Covenant and received the Bronze Award.  Our commitment under the Covenant is to undertake the following:

• Acknowledge and support military anniversaries as guided or advised by national organisations
• Support and work alongside local & national Service Charities within the remit of the council
• Offer guaranteed interviews to ex-service personnel & veterans provided they meet the selection criteria for the job
• Act as a military friendly employer and to be an employer of choice for the Armed Forces Community
• Encourage other employers within Petersfield to sign the Armed Forces Covenant. 

About us

Petersfield Town Council operates within the parish of Petersfield.  The Council is the closest form of local government to the community operating with 12 elected councilors, with the entirety of its budget being spent on or for the benefit of the people of Petersfield.  The Council owns, maintains and administers most of the open spaces and recreation grounds in the town including children's play areas plus several community buildings including the Town & Festival Hall. The Council also manages and organises various events that take place in the Festival Hall and on the open spaces we own throughout the year.

Currently staffing is just over 20 positions.  These vary from office based staff roles, to grounds & sports pitch maintenance requiring the ability to use various types of equipment plus manual skills and knowledge, to Facilities Management and provision requiring various practical skills, to event management.