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
Latest Meetings
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).
- Annual Town Assembly:
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 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
2024
Full Junior Council – Minutes 13th December 2024
26.11.24 Draft and unapproved minutes from P&R meeting
26.11.24- Cemetery Committee Meeting- Draft and unapproved minutes
26.11.24- Draft and unapproved Community Committee Meeting Minutes
Minutes – Allotment Committee – 25th November 2024
Allotments Meeting Agenda – 25th November 2024
Agenda-Allotments Meeting-15th April 24
Agenda-Allottment Meeting-15th January 2024
Agenda-Cemetery Committee-23rd January
Agenda-Community Committee-23rd January 2024
Agenda-Full Council Meeting-9th January 2024
Agenda-Full Council Meeting-12th March 2024
Agenda-Full Council Meeting-13th February 2024
Agenda-Policy and Resources Committee-23 January 2024
Agenda-special full council-11th March 2024
Annual Full Council – 14th May 24
Minutes-Allotment Committee-15th January 2024 (1)
Minutes-Allotment Committee-15th January 2024
2023
Minutes-Cemetery-24th January 2023
Minutes-Communiy Committee-24th January 2023
Minutes-PandR meeting-24th January 2023
Agenda-Cemetery Committee-24th January 2023
Agenda-Community Committee-24th January 2023
Agenda-PandR-24th January 2023 MInutes-Allotment
Agenda-Allotment Meeting 16 January 2023
2022
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2021
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2020
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.
What is the difference between Full Council meetings and Committee meetings?
Full Council Meetings: Address overarching decisions affecting the town.
Committee Meetings: Focus on specific areas like allotments, cemetery management, or community events.
When are Full Council meetings held?
Full Council meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, except in August.
What does the Allotment Committee do?
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).
What is the Junior Town Council?
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.
What are the Annual Meetings?
- 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).
Can residents attend council meetings?
Yes, residents are welcome to attend council meetings to observe discussions and decisions. Check the agenda for specific meeting dates and times.