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Chard Town Council Independent Report
It is the intention of The Council to agree to implement all the recommendations to the timescales stated within the report.
Chard Town Council wholeheartedly acknowledges the findings in the report and are committed to moving forward to serve the people of Chard in a collaborative and united way.
Annual Town Meeting
CHARD Town Council will be hosting its Annual Town Meeting next month to give electors the opportunity to have their say on anything they consider important to the residents.
During the meeting, the council will explain what it has been doing over the last year.
The Mayor, Cllr Jenny Kenton, will read the Chard Town Council Annual Report and there will be a police report and update.
Mayor Cllr Kenton said: “At the end of this Council year we will be giving out civic awards to local people who have served our community recently as well as handing out the cheques to the Mayor’s charities, Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Chard Young People’s Centre and the Watch Project. Please come along and support these award winners and groups.”
Any registered elector may ask questions of the council, which will usually be answered by the Mayor, the town clerk, or a designated Councillor.
An elector may also make suggestions and comment on anything pertinent to the people of Chard. This is very much welcomed and is the whole purpose of the meeting.
As always at the Annual Parish Meeting, we will be honoured to give out the Outstanding Citizen’s Awards to local residents of Chard who have contributed to the town in some outstanding way.
Holyrood Happy Hour – All Welcome
Chat, old fashioned games and light refreshments at the Guildhall Thursday 30th March 2023.
Writing for Wellbeing
Meet, socialise and make peer friendships in a safe supportive environment.
Upper Henson Park
Following consultation with schools and various youth groups, as well a community-wide survey, Chard Town Council are to make upgrades to Upper Henson Park, near Avishayes Community School.
This will be an exciting facility and great benefit to the local community, which is hoped will give the park a new lease of life and see greater levels of use.
The initial works are due to commence Tuesday, March 7.
Once a completion date is confirmed there will be an opening event involving the Mayor, Councillors, Officers, and the school.
Wicksteed national sales manager, Lynne Egginton, said: “Wicksteed are excited to be involved in the works to Upper Henson Park, following a tendering process and extensive consultation.
“The original design has been adjusted to take into consideration these results including more challenging upper body equipment, such as monkey bars and a climbing wall.
“Mounding and long grasses will be introduced to give social spaces, where girls in particular can socialise, and see without being seen.
“Equipment is aimed primarily at the 8-13 years age group and is set to complement the existing. “We anticipate we will be on-site four to five weeks.”