Chesham Town Guide 2023/4

Chesham Town Council
Chesham Town Council came into existence in 1974
and is the parish authority for the town of Chesham.
The population of the town is 23,056 and there are 8,176
households (2020 census), making it the largest town in
the Chiltern district. Chesham Town Council’s mission
statement is: ‘To improve the quality of life of the
residents of Chesham.’
The Council is comprised of 19 Members who are
elected for a period of 4 years. The last election was
held in May 2021, and a full list of Councillors is shown
on page 9. Town councillors are unpaid and do not
receive any attendance allowance (with the exception of
the Town Mayor), for their duties which they undertake
on a purely voluntary basis. This includes representing
the Council at a number of charitable/ outside bodies.
Each May the Council also elects a Town Mayor (and
deputy) to serve for a period of 1 year, who also
undertakes the position of Chairman of The Council.
Councillors are supported by the Town Council team of
officers based at The Town Hall.
Councillors and officers of Chesham Town Council
attend committees that cover various aspects of its work
and governance and which meet regularly to discuss and
decide on local issues. A list of these committees, dates,
agendas and minutes are available on the Council
website. We welcome and encourage local residents to
attend. At full Council Meetings a 15 minute period of
public question time allows the public to ask questions
on any issue related to Chesham that is important to
them.
Chesham Town Council has six strategic aims:
1. To preserve the unique identity of Chesham by
promoting its heritage and environment, in
consultation with the citizens of Chesham
2. To promote and deliver climate change emergency
initiatives that make a real difference to the local
environment, in partnership with local groups.
3. To ensure residents enjoy high quality social,
recreational, and cultural facilities by improving them
in accordance with the desires expressed by residents
4. To promote the economic vitality of Chesham by
encouraging employment opportunities, housing and
business facilities that respect the Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty, and ensure that Chesham continues to
be a destination of choice
5. To help
create a
socially
inclusive
and caring
community,
which embraces all its residents equally, seeking to
develop their well-being, knowledge, understanding and
mutual co-operation.
6. To ensure that the money entrusted to us by the
residents of Chesham is properly managed and spent
efficiently and effectively on achieving the strategic
aims of the Council.
In line with these strategic aims the Council is currently
working on a variety of projects, in partnership with
stakeholders and local organisations who share our
vision. Here are a few of them:
• Chesham Neighbourhood Plan (CNP)
• Chesham Local Walking and Cycling Infrastructure
Plan (LCWIP)
• Chesham Moor Gym and Swim development
• Play Areas
• High Street Events
• Town Partners Scheme
The Councillors, The Town Council Team and local
organisations are working in partnership to develop
these projects and achieve the best they can for
Chesham residents.
TOWN HALL CONTACT DETAILS:
• The Town Hall is open:-
10-5pm Monday to Friday
• 01494 774842
• enquiries@chesham.gov.uk
• by letter to Chesham Town Hall,
Chesham, HP5 1DS
• www.chesham.gov.uk
• @CheshamCouncil
• www.facebook.com/CheshamTownCouncil
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