Councillors
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.
Town Councillors

Councillor Andy Webb
Member for Joceyln
Party: Independent
Committee membership: HR & Personnel
The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP
01460 239567

Councillor Garry Shortland
Member of Holyrood Ward
Party: Liberal Democrats
Committee membership: Planning and Highways, HR & Personnel (Chair), Amenities & Events
The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP
07982 591025

Councillor Jason Baker
Member of Holyrood Ward
Party: Liberal Democrats
Committee membership: Finance & Audit, Amenities & Events (Chair)
The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP
07736 310805

Mayor of Chard Victoria Bates
Member for Avishayes Ward.
Party: Liberal Democrats
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The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP

Councillor Dave Bulmer
Member for Jocelyn Ward.
Party: Independent
Committee membership: Finance & Audit, Planning & Highways, Amenities & Events
The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP
07774 523 661

Councillor Banah Crook
Member for Avishayes Ward.
Party: Green Party
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The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP
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Councillor Tim Eggins
Member for Jocelyn Ward
Party: Green Party
Committee membership: Finance & Audit
The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP
01460 239567

Councillor Andi Greif-Page
Member for Crimchard Ward.
Party: Liberal Democrats
Committee membership: Planning & Highways (Chair), Amenities & Events
The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP
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Councillor Shakil Hassan
Member of Holyrood Ward.
Party: Liberal Democrats
Committee membership: Finance & Audit (Vice Chair), Planning & Highways
The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP
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Deputy Mayor of Chard Andy Kenton
Member of Avishayes ward
Party: Liberal Democrats
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The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP
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Councillor Jenny Kenton
Member for Coombe Ward.
Party: Liberal Democrats
Committee membership: Finance & Audit, HR & Personnel (Vice Chair), Amenities & Events
The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP
07921 574019

Councillor Claire Richter
Member of Crimchard Ward
Party: Independent
Committee membership: Finance & Audit, Amenities & Events
The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP
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Councillor Natasha Watson
Member of Shepherds Lane Ward
Party: Green Party
Committee membership: Planning & Highways, HR & Personnel, Amenities & Events (Vice Chair)
The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP
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Councillor Zak Williams
Member of Crimchard Ward
Party: Liberal Democrats
Committee membership: Finance & Audit (Chair), HR & Personnel, Amenities & Events
The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP
01460 239567

Councillor Craig Hussey
Member for Coombe Ward
Party: Independent
Committee membership: Planning & Highways (Vice Chair), Amenities & Events
The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP
01460 239567
Officers
David Bell
Town Clerk
The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP
Tel: 01460 260056
Tim Bickham
Events Officer
The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP
Tel: 01460 260058
Beverley Newman
Democratic Services Officer
The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP
Tel: 01460 260054
Teresa Turnbull
Finance & Admin Officer
The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP
Tel: 01460 260059
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Administrative Assistant/Reception
The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP
Tel: 01460 239567

Unitary Councillors for Chard

Councillor Conner Payne
Councillor for Chard South
Party: Conservative Party
07508 263404

Councillor Martin Wale
Member of Blackdown & Tatworth ward
Party: Conservative Party
01460 65190

Councillor Jason Baker
Member for Holyrood Ward.
Party: Liberal Democrats
Committee membership: Finance & Audit, Amenities & Events (Chair)
The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard TA20 1PP
07736 310805

Councillor Jenny Kenton
Member for Coombe Ward.
Party: Liberal Democrats
Committee membership: Finance & Audit, HR & Personnel (Vice Chair), Amenities & Events
The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard TA20 1PP
07921 574019
