What we do

Chard Town Council is responsible for the provision of a number of local services including allotments, cemetery, markets, parks and open spaces.

Chard Town Council Reception is located at:

Chard Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP

Opening days/times are:

Monday 9.30am to 4.00pm
Tuesday 9.30am to 4.00pm
Wednesday 9.30am to 4.00pm
Thursday 9.30am to 4.00pm
Friday 9.00am to 3.00pm
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED

Reception is to the left hand side of the main entrance, entry to the reception area will be through the front door only please.

The below graphic may help you identify which council you may wish to raise your idea, issue or concern with.

For any matters not under the remit of the town council, Somerset Council can be contacted through a variety of ways:

County Hall
The Crescent
Taunton
TA1 4DY
0300 123 2224
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm.
Website
This enables you to view their full extent of services, as well as report issues

Council Strategy

At the meeting of Full Council held on 21st September 2026, council agreed the below strategy. This strategy builds on the Council’s report (draft strategy) August 2025.

Chard Town Council Strategy 2026/27

Useful Guides

Take a look at our Services Guide and Useful Telephone Numbers for more information.