Chilton Town Council - Telephone: 01388 721788 - Email: townclerk@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk

Chilton Town Council

Chilton Town Council

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION FOR LEISURE & EVENT PROVISION

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At a recent meeting of the Town Council  members agreed to hold a consultation event in a bid to find out the views of residents relating to leisure and community events.

Residents of all ages are therefore invited along to the Council offices (Hutton House, Durham Road, Chilton, Co. Durham DL17 0HE) on Saturday 30th March from 10am – 2pm to discuss with members the existing leisure and event provisions and give recommendations for the future.

The Council welcome the view of residents and have taken these into consideration for example the Fireworks Display and Annual Coach trip have once again been added to the Towns events calendar.

Dates for your diaries this year include:

Miners Gala                                         –   Saturday 13th July (organised by the Miner Gala Committee)

Armed Forces Day                              –   Saturday 29th June

Town Gala                                            –   Saturday 29th June

South Shield Coach Trip                    –   Saturday 10th August

Fireworks Display                               –   Friday 1st November (earlier time of 6pm)  Time changed due to feedback from residents

Remembrance Sunday Service         –   Sunday 10th November

Christmas Lights Switch On              –   Friday 29th November (tbc)

Civic Carol Service                              –   Thursday 12th December (tbc)

Formalities still to be agreed for all events.  Full details will be advertised nearer each event.   If any local groups have an event planned please contact the Town Council and we can advertise on the Council’s website which is being updated.

For further details on any of the above please contact the Town Council on 01388 721788 or email: info@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk

COMMONWEALTH DAY

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Commonwealth Day this year falls on Monday 11th March. In common with Commonwealth countries around the world, the Commonwealth flag will flown at the Chilton Town Council offices on the dedicated day.  The Mayor, Councillor M. Young will raise the flag at 9am.  Residents are more than welcome to come along.

Chilton Town Council agrees 2% increase in Town Council Tax

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At the January meeting members of Chilton Town Council agreed to increase the Council tax by 2% from the 1st April 2019.  This equates to an increase for band A of £2.84 over the year which is 0.04p per week.  Band D properties £4.27 per year which is 0.08p per week.

The Mayor, Councillor M. Young stated “Members in setting this year’s budget considered all issues affecting the Town Council during the 2019 – 2020 civic year.  We were aware of the impact on our residents and limited the rise to 2%.  In taking the decision members considered the current rate of inflation at 2% the fluctuation costs of utilities and staff pay increases during April.  My members are proud to be supporting residents in the provision of community events and we continue to support the Miners Welfare Charity”.

APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR

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Following the resignation of Councillor Tonya Duprey members wish to advise that at an extraordinary meeting held at Chilton Town Council on Friday 25th January  Councillor M. Young was appointed as Mayor for the remaining civic year 2018 – 2019.

Members and officers wish to thank Tonya for her the time and effort she has invested into the Town whilst serving as a Councillor and extend their best wishes for the future.

Any residents wishing to contact the Town Council can call into the office or telephone 01388 721788 or alternatively email: info@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk

Our address:

Hutton House
Durham Road
Chilton
Ferryhill
DL17 0HE

T: 01388 721788
E: townclerk@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk

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