APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR

BULB PLANTING

28th October 2019 By vickynelson

Once again Chilton Academy agreed to particIpate in the annual bulb planting event with the Mayor, Councillor Elizabeth Bruce. Last year bulbs were planted opposite the school so it was decided to plant the remaining area. On Friday 25th October 2019 despite the pouring rain year 2 pupils excitedly helped plant blue bell and daffodil bulbs with the help of Scott Ellwood, SE Landscaping.

The Mayor, Councillor E. Bruce said, It was a pleasure to work with the year 2 children who were all eager to be involved despite the wet weather. Hopefully they will all be pleased when the flowers blossom in the Spring”

FIREWORK TICKETS

14th October 2019 By vickynelson

Tickets for the event are selling fast. Note we are open until 7pm on Monday 21st October 2019 for anyone who can call during normal office opening hours (Monday – Friday from 9am – 3pm)

CHILTON FIREWORK 2019

27th September 2019 By vickynelson

The Town Council has organised a fireworks display on the Charlie Wayman Playing Fields, opposite West Chilton Terrace on Friday 1st November 2019.

Following recommendations after last years display the event will start earlier at 5.30pm with fun fair rides and catering. The fireworks display will be at 6.30pm to music. There will not be a bonfire.

Entry will be by ticket only which can be obtained from the Town Council office, Mondays to Friday between 9.00am – 3.00pm. Tickets are priced at £2.00 per adult and £1.00 for school children. In the interest of public safety tickets for the event have been restricted to 1000.

Children should be accompanied by an adult and residents are asked to walk to the event to alleviate parking and traffic problems. Note: no dogs are allowed on the site and sparklers are not permitted.

Members would like to thanks everyone who has volunteered at the event.

The Mayor will be holding a charity stall in aid of the Christmas Lights.

Any queries please call into the Council office or telephone 01388 721788.

NUISANCE BEHAVIOUR PLAY AREAS

27th September 2019 By vickynelson

Chilton Town Council were recently made aware of nuisance behaviour in the Towns play areas. This issue was raised with the local PCSO who advised this concern has also been raised by the mini pact and then again at the monthly PACT meeting on 26th September 2019.

Therefore the PACT priority for the month is nuisance behaviour in the Towns play areas. The next PACT meeting is 24th October 2019 at Chilton Community Sports & Social Club at 7pm.

CHILTON FIREWORKS DISPLAY

23rd August 2019 By vickynelson

Preparation has started for this years fireworks display. This will be held on Friday 1st November 2019 at the Charlie Wayman Playing Fields commencing at 6.30pm.

Anyone wishing to volunteer at the event is welcome to come along to a meeting on 2nd October at the Council offices at 6.30pm. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Please call into the Town Council offices, telephone 01388 721788 or email: vick

y.nelson@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk and leave your details.

CHILTON IN BLOOM 2019

23rd August 2019 By vickynelson

CHILTON IN BLOOM 2019

The Town Council launched its very first Chilton in Bloom competition this year. Residents were invited to enter and judging took place by Councillor P. Davies who was accompanied by the Acting Town Clerk on 8th August 2019.

The winners attended the Town Council offices on Tuesday 20th August 2019. Councillor Peter Davies ” Thanked all the entrants for participating, explained the judging criteria and stressed that the gardens were of a very high standard” The Mayor, Councillor Elizabeth Bruce announced the results and presented trophies to the overall winners. Each of them also got a rosette. Winners below:

BEST FRONT GARDEN

Mrs L. McMullen 1st

BEST REAR GARDEN

Mr & Mrs Smailes 1st

Mrs McMullen 2nd

Mrs Pendleton & Mrs Race (JOINT) 3rd

Mayor Councillor Elizabeth Bruce “Thanked the entrants for participating and congratulated them all. Also thanked Councillor Peter Davies for judging the competition”

It is intended this will become an annual competition, Chilton residents will be kept updated via the local press and Town Council website regarding 2020 Chilton in Bloom.

To keep up to date with the Town Council log onto our website.

GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATIONS

8th August 2019 By vickynelson

Local residents and Town Councillor’s Alan and Elizabeth Bruce celebrated their Golden Wedding on Friday 2nd August 2019. It is usual practice if available for the Mayor to deliver flowers on behalf of the Town Council to couples celebrating their Golden Wedding.

As Councillor Elizabeth Bruce is the current Town Mayor the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Julie Cairns kindly did the honours and presented the couple with a beautiful bouquet and congratulated them both.

SOUTH SHIELDS COACH TRIP – PURCHASE TICKETS ASAP

27th July 2019 By vickynelson

****PLEASE PURCHASE TICKETS ASAP****

Chilton Town Council have organised a coach trip to South Shields on Saturday 10th August. Please call into the Town Council offices to purchase tickets.

Coaches will be picking up at The Wheatsheaf, Chilton at 9.30am. Returning from South Shields at 5.00p.m dropping back off at the Library. Tickets are priced at:

Adults (age 18+) – £4.50

OAP – £3.00

Children (3-17 years) – £3.00 Note: all children must be accompanied by an adult

Tickets are non-refundable. For further information please telephone 01388 721788.

REVISED OPENING HOURS

12th July 2019 By vickynelson

DUE TO STAFF HOLIDAYS OFFICE OPEN HOURS ARE AS FOLLOWS

WEEK COMMENCING, 15TH JULY

Note the Acting Town Clerk will be in the office:

Monday 15th July 10am – 3pm

Tuesday 16th July 2pm – 5pm

Wednesday 17th July 10am – 3pm

Thursday 18th July 9am – 3pm

Friday 19th July 9am – 1pm

Office telephone number 01388 721788

WEEK COMMENCING 22ND JULY

Office will be closed. Apologies for any inconvenience.

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE TELEPHONE

COUNCILLOR E BRUCE ON 07483142437

CHILTON IN BLOOM

3rd July 2019 By vickynelson

Chilton Town Council are this year launching their first Chilton Environmental Awards.

The Council are inviting our green fingered residents both young and old to enter the various classes.

The categories are

Best Front Garden
Best Rear Garden
Best Allotment
Best Commercial Premises
Young Gardener of the Year.

The judging will take place Wednesday 7th August 2019 and the winners will be invited to an awards evening to be held in September.

Please complete the attached entry form an return to the Town Council or alternatively email to vicky.nelson@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk

chilton in bloom entry form 2019

Entry forms are also available from the Town Council.

NOTE: ENTRY FORMS MUST BE RETURNED BY NO LATER THAN 31ST JULY 2019.