APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR

CHILTON COUPLE CELEBRATE DIAMOND WEDDING

14th June 2019 By vickynelson

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.

CHILTON D-DAY 75TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION

6th June 2019 By vickynelson

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.

MAYORS FUNDRAISING

6th June 2019 By vickynelson

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

INFORMATION

5th June 2019 By laurencrawford

OPENING HOURS FOR W/C 15TH JULY – SEE NEWS SECTION

OFFICE CLOSED W/C 22ND JULY – SEE NEWS SECTION

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY TELEPHONE, COUNCILLOR E. BRUCE ON 07483142437

BACK AT THE HELM

30th May 2019 By vickynelson

At the Annual meeting of Chilton Town Council Cllr Elizabeth Bruce was elected as Mayor, her Deputy for the coming year will be Cllr. Julie Cairns.Cllr. E. Bruce’s Consort for the year will be her husband Cllr. Alan Bruce and the Deputy Mayoress will be Cllr. Stephanie Jackson.

Cllr. Bruce has been a longstanding member of the Town Council and active in the Community, being Vice Chairman of Chilton Academy, and on the committees of several organisations in Chilton. Cllr. Cairns was elected to the Council in 2017, and is active across the whole of the Community, especially passionate about the Miners Welfare Charity.

Cllr. Bruce has chosen the Chilton Christmas Lights Appeal and Local Organisations as her Charities for the coming year.

Mayor, Cllr. Bruce says ‘I am delighted and honoured to be once again elected as Mayor of Chiton, a Community I love and adore. Along with Cllr. Cairns we will work as a team for the benefit of the community. May I thank retiring Mayor, Cllr. Michael Young for the sterling work he undertook on behalf of the Community and wish him well for the future. Residents are asked to note the following events:

Family Fun Day – Saturday 15th June at the Miners Welfare Recreation Ground from 10.30am – 2.30pm

Armed Forces Day/Town Gala – Saturday 29th June. 10.30am. The dedicated flag will be raised along with an unveiling of a Tommy silhouette and short service outside the Council offices & then onto Charlie Wayman Playing Fields for Town Gala

South Shields Coach Trip – Saturday 10th August – tickets are now on sale from Council offices

Fireworks Display – Friday 1st November 2019

Remembrance Service – Sunday 10th November 2019

Christmas Lights Switch On – Friday 29th November 2019

Civic Carol Service – Thursday 12th December

Full details will be advertised nearer each event.

RETIRING TOWN CLERK

28th May 2019 By vickynelson

Mr. Paul Gray, the long standing Clerk at Chilton Town Council has this month retired from the post. Paul has been a long serving Clerk to Chilton, undertaking the role for nearly 20 years. Paul has been a stalwart member of staff, working tirelessly promoting and supporting the Chilton community. During his tenure of the Clerk role Chilton has gone from a Parish to a Town Council. All members and colleagues wish him well for a long and happy retirement.

Chilton Citizen Advice Bureau Grant Continues

28th May 2019 By vickynelson

At the May meeting of Chilton Town Council members agreed to continue their support for CAB and its future. As well as providing facilities for the advice sessions members also reaffirmed their financial support. Cllr. E.Bruce, Mayor of Chilton said ‘Without doubt CAB provides both a vital and important service to the people of Chilton. The advice they give our residents covers all aspects of life and assists the public in every way. Members of the Council are delighted to support CAB and hope this support will continue for years to come and wish CAB well.

Sessions are held every fortnight on a Wednesday morning in Council offices, Hutton House from 10 – 1, no appointment is needed just come along and gain the advice you need.

http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk

GALA PRINCESS & ATTENDANT COMPETITION

21st May 2019 By vickynelson

MESSAGE FROM CHILTON GALA COMMITTEE

We are holding our Gala Princess and Attendant competition at 11am during a Family Fun Day at the Miners Welfare Recreation Ground between 10.30 – 2.30pm on Saturday 15th June.

Candidates must be available on Saturday 29th June to be in attendance at the Gala opening at 11am. Many thanks to Chilton Town Council and Sainsburys, Chilton for their support.

FAMILY FUN DAY, MINERS WELFARE RECREATION GROUND – SATURDAY 15TH JUNE

14th May 2019 By vickynelson

Chilton Town Council/Trustees of the Miners Welfare with support from Friends of the Park are hosting:

Family Fun Day

Saturday 15th June, 10.30am – 2.30 pm

Miners Welfare Recreation Ground (Chilton Industrial Estate, Chilton – opposite Nisa Petrol Station)

Over the last few years the facility has seen some major improvements, thus he aim of this event is to promote & attract more users to this wonderful facility a legacy from the Miners. On site are 4 tennis courts, small children’s play area and a meeting room in the Pavilion which can be hired. The site is currently open 8am – 8pm. Note: the park isn’t permanently manned.

At the event it is hoped there will be representation from the various users of the park including: St John Ambulance, Chilton and Sedgefield Tennis Club who will hopefully be able to give visitors an insight into their group activities.

For the event we have engaged the services of Sc.ou.ted and Simon Parsons Sports School to offer activities for children. Both companies currently work within local schools in the area.

Sc.ou.ted – Children will be given the opportunity to participate in science workshops.

Simons Carsons Sports School – 2 coaches will be running sessions including: golf, gymnastics and archery

Children will also be able to have their faces painted by Faces Galore and participate in traditional children’s games.

The Gala Committee are also holding their Princess and Attendant competition ahead of the Annual Gala on Saturday 29th June. Any children wishing to take part need to come to the Miners Welfare Recreation Ground by 11am and must be available for the Town Gala.

A lot of hard work, dedication and funding has been invested into this facility and work is still ongoing on ways to improve. Special thanks must be given to everyone involved.

Chilton Miners Welfare Charity Family Fun Day – Saturday 15th June 2019 A4 poster

ROOKERY GARDENS, RUSHYFORD – RENEW THE SURFACE WATER SEWER NETWORK

10th May 2019 By vickynelson

LTR FROM NORTHUMBRIA WATER RE WORKS AT ROOKERY GARDENS RUSHYFORD

INFORMATION FROM NORTHUMBRIA WATER

We wanted to make you aware of some work that we are planning in the Rookery Gardens area of Rushyford to renew the surface water sewer network and reduce the risk of flooding at times of heavy rainfall.

Our Project Manager and a member of the Customer Care team from our supply partner, Mott MacDonald Bentley, the company that will be carrying out the work, plan to be in the area this morning delivering letters to customers, informing them of the work and inviting them to an event that we are holding, giving people an opportunity to meet the team and find out more about how this may affect them.

We appreciate that some people may not be able to attend the event, so the letter also includes an offer to arrange one-to-one chats where required.

I attach a copy of the letter for your information.

Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch.