About Battle Town Council A full complement is 13 Councillors representing the 4 wards - Watch Oak (6 Members); Marley (4 Members); Netherfield (2 Members) and Telham (1 Member). We serve a population of just over 6000, of which over 5000 are electors. Our function is to serve those who live and work in the Town Council area. The Council is controlled by Acts of Parliament and we can only do what we have been given a specific power to do by Statute. Specifically, we have a wide range of direct responsibilities for matters such as allotments, street lighting, recreation areas and the cemetery. In addition, we comment on services provided by many other statutory agencies and organisations including the County and District Councils. In particular, we comment on all planning applications and related matters within the Town Council area.