The Town Council is the parish authority for Chickerell. We are the fourth tier of government after Parliament, the County Council and the District Council. Our legal powers are granted and regulated by various government acts.
The Town Council supplements the provision of local government services in Chickerell and provides a range of social and recreational facilities, while promoting and representing the town with other national and statutory bodies.
The Parish is divided into two Wards, Chickerell village ward and Charlestown and Littlesea ward.
Useful Information
Anti-social behaviour – If you see something that you feel is a problem, however small, please phone the Police on 222222 or alternatively pop into see them in the Sports Pavilion on Monday mornings between 9am and 10am or Thursday evenings between 5pm and 6pm.
Dog Fouling – If you see anyone allowing their dog to foul and then not picking it up and disposing of it can you please report them by telephoning (01305) 251010 and asking for the Dog Warden. If you do not know who they are then please try and take a registration number or a description.
Important & Useful Telephone Numbers
Highways issues, street-lighting - If you have a problem with a pothole, a crack in the road/footpath, overhanging branches or a blocked road drain, please phone 01305 221020.
If there is a streetlight out please phone 0800 0684145
Flooding – For flooding problems please call 01305 221020 and for access to sandbags please call 01305 252356
Litter and Refuse – For litter and refuse problems please call West Dorset District Council on 251010 where their Customer Service Staff will be pleased to help.
How to Find Us
The Council Offices are at Chickerell Town Council Suite, Willowbed Hall, Putton Lane, Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4AJ. Our telephone number is 01305 767458 and our fax number is 01305 767471. Alternatively you can e-mail us at townclerk@chickerell-tc.gov.uk or use the on-line form in the ‘Contact Us’ area.
Office Opening Times
The offices are open Monday to Friday from 8.15am to 3.15pm. We are closed for lunch from 1.00pm to 1.30pm every day.
Office Closures
The Town Council Offices will be closed on Friday, 30th July, Monday 2nd, Tuesday 3rd, Wednesday 4th, Thursday 5th and Friday 6th August 2010. This is due to essential electrical maintenance work being undertaken in the offices. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.