The Town Council represents Dawley and Malinslee. It is situated on the southern boundary of Telford and Wrekin Council, has 8520 (March 2014) registered electors who have the opportunity to vote for fourteen Councillors to serve on the Town Council and represent their views.

Councillor Shaun Davies was elected as Chair of the Council at the Annual Council Meeting held on 20 May 2013. Councillor Jane Pinter was elected as Vice-Chair of the Council at the same meeting.