Chilton Town Council

06/06/2026

Get your bus trip tickets today!

Hutton House is open specially this Saturday 6th June from 10.00am to 12.00pm for you to buy wristbands for the South Shields Bus Trip.

See the poster for more details about the trip on Saturday 8th August.

You can also find out more at Hutton House about the ‘buy a brick’ scheme and volunteering opportunities at the Miners Recreation Ground Welfare Trust.

05/06/2026

Calling Stallholders!

Chilton Show is back, on Sunday 30th August 2026 from 12.00-4.00pm.

We are seeking applications for more stalls, to showcase your products, crafts or services.

If you would like to be part of this special community event, please email [email protected].

Photos below from last year’s Show. We look forward to seeing you this year!

04/06/2026

Please be aware that access to Pavilion Park will be restricted over the next week while ongoing improvement works at the Miners Welfare Recreation Ground continue. The gates will be locked at certain times over the coming week.

Apologies for any inconvenience, and thank you for your patience and understanding while these works are carried out.

03/06/2026

Hutton House will be open specially this Saturday 6th June from 10.00am to 12.00pm for you to buy wristbands for the South Shields Bus Trip.

See the poster for more details about the trip which is on Saturday 8th August - spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended to join in this grand day out!

You can find out more at Hutton House about the ‘buy a brick’ scheme to support the Miners Recreation Ground Welfare Trust.

It’s also an opportunity to learn more about all the work that’s been done and is planned, and the range of volunteering opportunities at the Trust.

Hutton House is usually open on weekdays, for opening hours and more information see the Town Council website https://chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk

01/06/2026

Calling all photographers!

Do your camera skills come into focus? Have you captured something picture perfect? Could your best shot steal the show?

Then don’t miss your chance to enter them for Chilton Show.

The categories are:
Local scene
Four seasons of Chilton (four photos)
Wildlife
Sunrise/sunset

The Show is on Sunday 30th August 2026 from 12.00pm to 4.00pm.

Entry forms are available from Hutton House. Each entry costs £1. Register your entries and be part of one of Chilton’s favourite events!

30/05/2026

Armed Forces Day 2026 – Show Your Support

Chilton Town Council will be marking Armed Forces Day 2026 by flying the Armed Forces Day flag, and hosting a civic event to honour and recognise the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community.

The Armed Forces Day flag will be flown on Saturday 27th June 2026, followed on Sunday 28th June by an Armed Forces Day and ‘Mayor At Home’ Coffee Morning at Hutton House, with entertainment and refreshments.

Mayor Councillor Sue Reece and Town Council Members will be hosting the coffee morning, raising funds for Combat Stress.

Combat Stress provides specialist clinical treatment and support for veterans from the British Armed Forces, focusing on those with PTSD, Complex-PTSD, and moral injury resulting from their experiences during military service. When some military personnel leave service, their experiences can’t easily be left behind.

Residents are warmly invited to show their support and join the community in recognising those who serve, past and present.

Please save the date. Further details are to follow.

29/05/2026

Calling all gardeners and growers!

Have you got flowers to be proud of, vegetables worth showing off, or a garden talent that really blooms?

Then don’t miss your chance to enter them for Chilton Show.

The Show is on Sunday 30th August 2026 from 12.00pm to 4.00pm.

Entry forms are available from Hutton House. Register your entries and be part of one of Chilton’s favourite events!

26/05/2026

Chilton Town Council is pleased to announce that this year’s Community Grants funding round is now open.

Local organisations are encouraged to apply. Further details, including the Community Grants Policy and application form, are available on the Town Council website: https://chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk/index.php/2026/05/22/community-grants-2026/.

The closing date for applications is Friday 26th June at 12.00pm.

Chilton Town Councillors choose not to claim allowances available to them for carrying out their public duties, to allow these funds to be redirected into community grants that support local groups and projects which enhance life in the town.

If you have any queries, please contact the Town Clerk at [email protected].

26/05/2026

South Shields Bus Trip Tickets On Sale Now!

The trip is on Saturday 8th August, leaving Chilton at 9.00am and leaving South Shields at 4.00pm.

Wristbands for the bus trip will be on sale from 9.00am today, at Hutton House. Prices are £5.00 for adults, £2.50 for children and young people aged 2-16, under 2’s are free in an adult’s lap.

Opening hours for Hutton House are usually:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9.00am to 5.00pm
Tuesdays 9.00am to 6.00pm
Fridays 9.00am to 2.00pm

We’ll also be open on Saturday 6th June from 10.00am to 12.00pm.

Please see the poster for further details. Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended to join in this great day out!

22/05/2026