On Monday 1st July 2019 the Town Council were saddened to learn about nuisance behaviour incidents at play areas over the weekend.

1)  WEST CHILTON TERRACE/DENEBRIDGE PLAY AREA – graffiti on play equipment.

2)  CHARLIE WAYMAN PLAYING FIELDS (near skate park) – a large bin was tipped out & set on fire.  A local company agreed to supply and empty the bin free of charge for the Gala event.  The Committee are now very upset as the day went very well, now concerned what the consequence will be due to the actions of the perpetrators.

Both incidents are mindless acts of nuisance behaviour both of which will most probably cost unnecessary money plus time and effort to rectify, police have been notified:

CRIME REFERENCE                                INCIDENT

CRI00206420                                                   Bin

CRI00206536                                                   Graffiti

Anyone with any potential information is asked to contact the police on 101 quoting the crime reference.

Following a successful funding application to Chilton Town Council earlier this year Chilton Academy Friends were awarded £500.00.  This will contribute to the transport costs to take approximately 290 pupils, staff and volunteers to a pantomime at Christmas.

On 25th June 2019the Mayor, Councillor Elizabeth Bruce attended school & presented the Chair of Chilton Academy Friends, Hazel Coulthard and some pupils with the cheque.  Mayor “Well done to all involved with the pantomime trip, I personally know how much the children look forward to this trip”

Hazel Coulthard “On behalf of all the children and parents I would like to thank the Town Council for once again supporting Chilton Academy Friends with this trip.   This is one of the highlights in the schools social calendar & a wonderful treat for the pupils “.

Any local groups, clubs & societies in Chilton interested in applying for a Community Grant please contact the Town Council.

Chilton Town Council are proud and honoured to be remembering our Armed Forces personnel on Saturday 29th June 2019.

At 10.30am the Mayor, Councillor E. Bruce along with Town and County Councillor colleagues will attend a short service in front of the War Memorial. The Mayor will then unveil the Tommy Silhouette which the Vicar will then dedicate.  The Mayor will be laying a wreath in remembrance, anyone else is welcome to do the same.

A procession will follow (on footpath) to the Chilton Gala which the Mayor will formally open at 11am. There will also be pipers at the event as well as World War 2 re-enactment group.

Chilton Town Council would like to thank those who kindly donated funds towards the purchase of the Tommy Silhouette, Cllr’s. L. Dixon, J.Houlihan and C.Potts. Special thanks to Sheltee who kindly erected the silhouette.

Please put this special day and event in your diary and come along and join us.

Chilton’s County Councillor Christine Potts is holding a surgery for residents on Friday 28th June 2019 in the Council offices (Hutton House, Durham Road, Chilton DL17 0HE) from 1 – 3pm.

Town Councillors will also be present.

Any residents with any concerns are welcome to come along.

SEE ATTACHED FOR FULL DETAILS

 

Minature Garden Competition 2019

 

Chilton residents Ronnie & Mary Keers celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on Thursday 6th June.  The Mayor, Councillor Elizabeth Bruce presented the couple with a beautiful bouquet of flowers from the Town Council.

Residents will be aware that 6th June 2019 marked the 75th anniversary of the DD landing in Normandy.  At 11am the Mayor, Councillor E. Bruce raised the Union Jack Flag and gave a short speech to the crowd that gathered:

COUNCILLOR E. MAYOR “TODAY IS THE 75^TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE D DAY LANDING IN NORMANDY.  WE ARE HERE TO REMEMBER ALL SERVICE PERSONNEL WHO SADLY DIED OR WERE INJURED ON THAT EVENTFUL DAY.  WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL & WILL NEVER FORGET”

Afterwards a wreath was laid at the memorial.  Many thanks to everyone who attended.

The Mayor, Councillor E. Bruce is raising money for the Town’s Christmas Lights and local organisations during her civic year.

There are a large number of reading books for sale in the Council Offices (Hutton House, Durham Road, Chilton, Co. Durham DL17 0HE).

Any keen readers are more than welcome to pop if interested, a donation is requested