Welcome
On behalf of Chard Town Council Councillors and staff we would like to extend to you a very warm welcome. This site contains important information relating to the running of the town such as the council finances, agendas & minutes for meetings and information on services that we offer.
Chard Town Council was established in 1974 following the changes in local government, it is comprised of fifteen councillors representing the town’s five wards: Avishayes, Combe, Crimchard, Holyrood and Jocelyn. It has three standing committees as well as a number of working groups. Chard Town Councillors are supported by officers based at the Guildhall, Chard.
new opportunity: Responsible finance officer
Chard Town Council has an exciting new vacancy as we seek to appoint a Responsible Finance Officer (RFO) on a permanent basis to help drive forward our commitment to the community. Please view our vacancies page for full details.
Councillor Vacancy
Due to the resignation of Cllr Andy Webb there is a vacancy for a Town Councillor in the Jocelyn ward. Please find below notice served by the Chief-Executive & Town Clerk.
For full detail please use the Somerset Council link below:
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/current-election-notices-and-statements/
Reporting of Crime
To report emergency matters please contact 999.
Non life threatening or non emergency matters can be reported online. Please report any incidents you may witness, providing as much detail as possible. This is invaluable to the Police in assessing local issues and the need for allocating resources.
