Rent notices for 2019 – 2020 (include water charge for 2018/2019) have been posted and are due for payment from 1st April.  Please pay between 1st – 10th April (Monday – Friday between 9am – 3pm).  Payment can be made by cash or cheque (payable to Chilton Town Council).

Included with the notice is the tenancy agreement which needs to be returned.  In addition information relating to the possible formation of an Allotment Association is included.  Please read, members would be grateful if you would return the slip  indicating your preference.

Other points to note is that allotment inspections will be carried out w/c 20th May weather permitting.  Allotment meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at the Council offices commencing at 10.30am, tenants are welcome to attend.

Allotment tenants will be kept updated on any new developments.  For further information contact the Town Council.

For full details including: Statement of persons nominated, notice of poll and situation of polling stations please see attached.

Statement of Persons Nominated, Notice of Poll and Situation of Polling Stations Notice – Chilton Town Council – 4 April 2019

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.

At the January meeting members of Chilton Town Council agreed to increase the Council tax by 2% from the 1^st 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”.

Please find attached the notice of election and procedure to follow with timescales for anyone interested in the vacancy of  Town Councillor.

Notice of Election – Chilton Town Council – display from 18 Feb – poll on 4 April (1)

Following the resignation of Tonya Duprey the Town Council now have a vacancy for a Town Council.

See the attached notice for further details if interested.Notice of Vacancy – Chilton Town Council – dated 21 January 2019 (1)

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