welcome who we are what we can do what we are doing what you can do our documents how are we doing whats on in the parish Check out our what we are doing page to find out what we are doing to improve pedestrian safety and parking in the Square Chilham Parish Council consists of 9 elected councillors. They are unpaid and volunteer their time to work on behalf of the parishioners of Chilham with the various agencies that affect the quality of life in the parish.   The press should contact the clerk in the first instance regarding any parish council issue via the feedback form on the how are we doing page or by telephone on 07923 631 596.   Councillors serve a maximum term of 4 years before they need to seek re-election to continue. The current 4 year term started in May 2007 and runs until April 2011. The first meeting of each council year (the AGM) is held in May and at this meeting the council elects a chairman and a vice-chairman, agrees the composition of its committees and appoints representatives to various village or local organisations.   Parish Council meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month and are held in either Chilham or Old Wives Lees village hall. The public and press are cordially invited to attend but are not allowed to address the meeting unless - in special circumstances - the chairman adjourns the meeting to allow this.   If parishioners wish to bring an issue to the attention of the council they can either contact one of the councillors or they can contact the clerk and request that the issue be included on the agenda or discussed in an Open Forum before the council meeting starts.   The clerk can be contacted via the feedback form on the how are we doing page or: Tel: 07923 631 596 Mail: PO Box 983, Canterbury, CT1 9EA   your parish councillors   Richard Taylor 2 Northdowns Close Old Wives Lees Canterbury CT4 8BP   Tel 01227 730770 Richard has been a councillor since May 2007 , and became the current Chairman in the same year. He has been retired for 8 years, enjoys walking and reading, and is also a local magistrate.   Derrick Kennett 6 Herons Close Chilham Canterbury CT4 8DN   Tel 01227 730500 Derrick is the current vice-chairman and has been a councillor since May 1999.. He was born and brought up in Chilham and is a self employed carpenter and decorator. He is interested in local history.   Robin Marsh 2 Hollytree Cottages Cobbs Hill Old Wives Lees Canterbury CT4 8AW   Tel 01227 730808 Robin has been a councillor since May 2007.     Alistair Ralph Danehurst Maidstone Road Chilham Canterbury CT4 8ER   Tel 01227 730873 Ali has been a councillor since May 1999 and is now in his 3rd term. He has been a resident for 24 years, retired from Unilever in 2006. Very active in Community events. Lives with 4 Spaniels and is a regular volunteer at the Canterbury Dog’s Trust.   Marilyn Sansom Gorewell Selling Road Old Wives Lees Canterbury CT4 8BD   Tel 01227 752275 Marilyn has been a councillor since May 2007. Her main interests are transport, environmental matters and agriculture. She has been a professional classical musician - performing and teaching - and is keen on gardening and cycling.   Ernie Taylor Haven Lea Canterbury Road Chilham Canterbury CT4 8AE   Tel 01227 731274 Ernie has been a councillor since June 2003. He is a chartered accountant and is a useful advisor for financial matters,   Ian Walker 1 Cherry Cottages Stone Stile Road Shottenden Canterbury CT4 8JP   Tel 01227 730836 Ian was co-opted to the Council in February 2010. Ian has lived in Shottenden for 13 years and until recently was a director of a school of education in Canterbury.   Yvonne White The Cottage Selling Road Old Wives Lees Canterbury CT4 8BH   Tel 01227 730492 Yvonne has been a councillor since May 2007. Yvonne is interested in the countryside and encouraging community projects that keep the villages alive and looking good for all to enjoy.