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Chilton Town Council - Meetings

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Contact Information

For more details or assistance, please reach out:

  • Phone: 01388 721788
  • Out of Office: 01388 721788
  • Email: info@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk
  • Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9am – 2pm. Tuesday 9am to 6pm and a Thursday 9am to 7pm.
  • Office Address: Hutton House, Durham Road, Chilton, DL17 0HE

Latest Meetings

Please click the links to see our latest meeting AGENDAS:

  • The next meeting s will be the Policy and Resources Committee, Cemetery Committee and the Community Committee and they will take place at Hutton House on 28th January 2025 commencing at 6pm.

Latest Meetings

Please click the links to see our latest meeting AGENDAS and Minutes

Our Types of Meeting

  • Full Council

    • This is the overarching body responsible for decisions relating to the town.
    • Schedule: 2nd Tuesday of each month (except August).
  • Allotment Committee

    • Responsible for managing and allocating allotments, open spaces, and play areas.
    • Schedule: 3rd Monday of each month at 10:30 AM (except August).
  • Cemetery Committee

    • Oversees the management of the cemetery.
    • Schedule: 4th Tuesday of each month at 6 PM in Hutton House.
  • Policy and Resources Committee

    • Handles policy development, HR matters, and resource management for Hutton House and Council offices.
    • Schedule: 4th Tuesday of each month, after the Cemetery Committee meeting.
  • Community Committee

    • Engages with the community by organising events, consultations, celebrations, and neighborhood planning.
    • Schedule: 2nd Tuesday of each month, after the Full Council meeting.
  • Junior Town Council

    • Composed of young people from the town, including their own Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Councillors.
    • They are consulted on various council issues, make recommendations, and have a small budget for community projects.
  • Annual Meetings

    • Annual Town Assembly:
      • Held on the 13th May 2025 in the Church Hall, focusing on formal reporting to the electorate, including the annual financial audit.
    • Annual Town Council Meeting:
      • Held on the 20th May 2025, focusing on electing representatives such as the Chair (Mayor) and Vice Chair (Deputy Mayor).

Monthly Agenda and Minutes

Below are links to agendas and minutes for upcoming and past meetings:

2025
ALLOTMENTS

Agenda-14.4.25 – Allotment Committee
Minutes -17.3.25 – Allotment Committee
Agenda-17.03.25 – Allotment Committee
Minutes – 17.2.25 – Allotment Committee
Agenda – 17.2.25 – Allotment Committee
Agenda-20.1.25 – Allotment Committee
Minutes-20.1.25 – Allotment-Committee

FULL COUNCIL

8.4.25- Agenda
Agenda- 11.3.25
11.3.25- Draft and unapproved minutes from Full Council Meeting
Agenda – 11.2.25 – Full Council Meeting
11.2.25-Full Council Meeting Minutes
Agenda – 14.1.25 – Full Council Meeting updated

14.1.25- Full Council Meeting Minutes

POLICY & RESOURCES

Agenda – 15.4.25 – P&R Committees
Agenda- 18.3.25 P&R for public

18.3.25 Draft and unapproved minutes from P&R meeting

Agenda – 28.1.25- Policy and Resources Committee Meeting

28.1.25- P&R Committee Meeting Minutes

COMMUNITY COMMITTEE

Agenda – 15.4.25 – Community Committee

Agenda – 28.1.25 –  Community Committee Meeting

28.1.25-Community Committee Meeting Minutes

18.3.25- Agenda for Community Committee for Public

18.3.25-Draft and unapproved Community Committee Meeting Minutes

CEMETERY COMM

Agenda-15.4.25-Cemetery Committee

18.3.25 Cemetery Committee

18.3.25- Cemetery Committee Meeting- Draft and unapproved minutes

Agenda- 28.1.25 – Cemetery Committee Meeting

28.1.25- Cemetery Committee Meeting- Draft and unapproved minutes

SPECIAL FULL COUNCIL

Agenda – 20.1.25 – Special Full Council Meeting

20.1.25- Special Council Meeting Minutes

Agenda – 7.1.25 – Special Full Council Meeting

7.1.25- Special Council Meeting Minutes

Junior Town Council

Full Junior Council – Minutes 14th February 2025– Draft and unapproved

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Chilton Town Council - Meetings FAQs

What is the purpose of council meetings?

Council meetings are held to make decisions, discuss town-related issues, and plan community activities. Each type of meeting focuses on specific areas like policy, community engagement, or resource management.

 

Full Council Meetings: Address overarching decisions affecting the town.

Committee Meetings: Focus on specific areas like allotments, cemetery management, or community events.

Full Council meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, except in August.

The Allotment Committee manages the allocation of allotments and oversees open spaces and play areas. Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 10:30 AM (except August).

The Junior Town Council is made up of young residents, including a Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Councillors, elected by children of the town. They provide input on council decisions and manage a small budget for youth-focused projects.

  • Annual Town Assembly: Held on the 1st Thursday in May to report to residents on the past year’s activities, including financial audits.
  • Annual Town Council Meeting: Held on the 2nd Tuesday in May to elect representatives such as the Chair (Mayor) and Vice Chair (Deputy Mayor).

Yes, residents are welcome to attend council meetings to observe discussions and decisions. Check the agenda for specific meeting dates and times.

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