The Role of the Council
The Council's motto is 'Serve One Another' and the council achieves this in the following ways:
Representation
The Town Council aims to be the representative voice of Chesham’s residents and lobbies other agencies and organisations on various matters in relation to the services that they provide, e.g. traffic calming measures, planning, London Underground, Thames Valley Police Authority and the Environment Agency. The Council is also represented on a number of charitable bodies, organisations and working panels.
In addition to full meetings of the Council, the Council has five committees which meet regularly. Visit the Council Meetings and Committees page to see the Calendar of Meetings and read agenda and minutes.
The Council operates seven open surgeries each year, open to all Chesham residents. Town, District and County Councillors representing Chesham and the surrounding area are available at these surgeries to talk about any local issues or concerns. The surgeries are held at the Chesham Market in the High Street during the summer, and in the Town Hall for the rest of the year.
Open Surgery Dates for 2008
Saturday 2nd February - Town Hall
Saturday 2nd March - Town Hall
Saturday 17 May - Chesham Market
Saturday 21 June - Chesham Market
Saturday 12 July - Chesham Market
Saturday 6 September - Chesham Market
Saturday 6 December - Town Hall
All surgeries take place between 10 am and 12 noon.
Partnership
The Council works in partnership with many organisations to improve the quality of life of Chesham residents and protect the town’s environment, not least the many Friends groups associated with the Council. Please see the Friends page for more information.
The Council also offers financial assistance to many local groups. Please see the Charitable Donations page.
Facilities and Services
The Council is responsible for parks and open spaces, Chesham cemetery and St. Mary's churchyard, allotments, flowerbeds and hanging baskets, sports facilities, playgrounds, Moor Gym and Swim and The Elgiva theatre and cinema.
Town Revitalisation
The Council also supports Town Centre Revitalisation, including responsibility for the Christmas Lights, Chesham in Bloom, the War Memorial, Town Clocks and a Christmas Day Party for the Elderly.
