Chard Town Council

06/09/2026

It's Dog Show Day!

No plans yet? There’s no pre-booking required for our 32nd annual dog show, so why not make the most of your Sunday and come and see what we have going on?

Let us know below if you will you be joining us today to celebrate all things dog, all while raising vital funds for the animals here at the sanctuary!

Gates open at 10am. We can’t wait to see you and your pooches and get the show on the road! 💚

05/09/2026

Can your group help Chard Carnival this year?
We are looking for carnival collectors for Saturday 10th October.

The more you help us, the more we can help local groups.

Interested? Email [email protected]

02/09/2026

Join us for the extraordinary Human Resources Committee meeting at The Guildhall, Fore St, Chard on Monday, 7th September 2026, at 7:00 PM. Chard Town Council welcomes the public to attend and participate. For more details, visit www.chard.gov.uk or call 01460 239567.

02/09/2026

🏛️ CHARD GUILDHALL OPEN DAY 🏛️

As part of Heritage Open Days, Chard Museum and Heritage Centre volunteers will be leading guided tours of Chard Guildhall, sharing stories about this fascinating building and its history.

📍 Chard Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
📅 Friday 18th September
🕙 Tours at 10:00, 11:30 & 13:30
✅ No booking required

28/08/2026

We’re taking a short break over the Bank Holiday. Our doors will be open again on Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Any enquires to [email protected] and voicemail messages will be handled as soon as possible.
Have a great weekend!

12/08/2026

Join us for the Full Council Meeting at Chard Town Council! We welcome public attendance at our council and committee meetings.

🗓️ Monday, 17th August 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 The Guildhall, Fore St, Chard

For more details, visit www.chard.gov.uk or call 01460 239567.

12/08/2026

South Somerset Neighbourhood Policing have organised an engagement opportunity at the Guildhall - tomorrow from 3pm.

If you're in Chard this Thursday, why not come along to our "Come Talk to Us" event at the Guildhall?

📅 Thursday 13 August
🕒 3pm - 6pm
📍 Chard Guildhall

Officers from Avon and Somerset Police's Chard Neighbourhood Policing Team will be attending alongside MP Adam Dance, local councillors, and colleagues from Abri. Representatives from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are also hoping to join us, operational commitments permitting.

This is a great opportunity to speak directly with local representatives and organisations about any concerns or issues affecting you or your community.

✅ No appointment needed
✅ Drop in at any time between 3pm and 6pm
✅ Everyone welcome

Please do come along and have a chat with us. We look forward to meeting you and hearing what's important to our community.

Chard Neighbourhood Policing Team
Avon and Somerset Police 🚔

08/08/2026

🌷 The amenities team have had the hanging baskets up around the town for some weeks now. Thanks to the many local businesses that have opted to have one. We hope you agree they brighten up the town. ✨

06/08/2026

🎪John Lawson's Circus are all set up and their opening day is today at Jocelyn Park - 8 opportunities to see a show. Will you be there? 🙌

05/08/2026

Join us at the Chard Town Council Amenities & Events Committee meeting! We welcome public participation.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 11th August 2026
🕒 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: The Guildhall, Fore St, Chard

Contact us at 01460 239567 or visit www.chard.gov.uk for more info. See you there!