The Council

Chesham Town Council has 19 councillors (see Councillor Profiles), each elected for a term of four years. The last election was held in May 2007. Each year, a Town Mayor (see Mayoral pages) is elected in May. The town is divided into the following nine wards:

 

Asheridge Vale

Hilltop

Lowndes

Newtown

Ridgeway

St. Mary’s

Townsend

Vale

Waterside

 

If you do not know which ward you live in, please contact the Town Hall on 01494 774842 (Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4.30 pm) or email admin@chesham.gov.uk and we will be happy to advise you.

 

The procedures and business of the council are conducted according to the council's Standing Orders. Download the Standing Orders (PDF, 178 KB). The council has adopted a code as regards the conduct expected of Members. Download the Code of Conduct (PDF, 451 KB).

 

Administration is provided by the Town Clerk, Bill Richards, and his staff. To contact the Town Clerk, please contact the Town Hall.

Download a PDF of the Council's staffing structure (14 KB). 

 

Chesham Town Council was awarded ‘Quality Town Council’ status in September 2004 and received reaccreditation in January 2009. Find out what Quality status means.

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