Chipping Campden Town Council

Chipping Campden is a small market town nestling in a fold in the hills in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is often referred to as "the Jewel of the Cotswolds". Our High Street is famous for its elegant terraced houses made from honey-coloured Cotswold limestone.

The architecture of the High Street dates from the 14th to the 17th Century and the entire centre of the Town is a Conservation Area. Administratively, we are situated in the Campden Vale Ward of Cotswold District Council in Gloucestershire. The Town Council is responsible for providing a number of facilities within the Town including the allotments on Aston Road and the cemetery at West End Terrace. It is also responsible for the maintenance of St. James' churchyard and as the Sole Managing Trustee of two of the town's trusts it is responsible for the Grade II* listed Town Hall, the War Memorial Green (designed by the famous architect F.L. Griggs), the Town Square car park and The Playing Field and Recreation Grounds at George Lane and Castle Gardens.

We are also a statutory consultee on planning applications that are made to Cotswold District Council and our team of Councillors and Volunteers are currently working on our draft Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Chipping Campden Town Council provides YOUR local services. We strive to make this a better place to live, work and visit. Our website includes a wealth of information about how we conduct business and what we do. Use the search or browse the site to find whatever you are looking for. If you can't find what you want or would like to recommend any improvements to our website then please contact us.

Latest News

Platinum Jubilee Street Party

Everyone is invited to Chipping Campden's celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee on Sunday 5th June.

The celebrations of her 70-year reign will commence with an Ecumenical Service in the Town Square at 10.30 am. Following this, a Street Party will take place in the Town Square and High Street from 2.30pm. To facilitate this, the High Street will be closed to traffic and a limited number of tables and chairs erected in the High Street. More »

Entertainment is also being planned and will take place in the square.

There will be food available to purchase from The Red Lion and Munchies Mobile units, plus many of the cafes will be offering items to purchase to take away.

The Volunteer Inn will also be running a bar in the square.

The Country Market will be offering food boxes to order and collect before the weekend.

Local organisation are providing a limited number of tables and chairs but it may be that you will need to bring your own should demand outweigh supply.

To help us with this, please either register your interest via the Town Council Facebook page or drop into the Tourist Information Centre, during opening hours, who will take your details. » Less

Posted: Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:09 by Jo Harrigan

St James Churchyard Memorial Safety Testing

Chipping Campden Councillors will be undertaking the periodic safety testing on the Memorials in St James Churchyard on 11th May this year.

They will be following the guidance and procedures set out in the documents below.

It would be appreciated if people with memorials in the Churchyard could check them before 11th May and ensure that they are safe.

• Safety in Burial Grounds Ministry of Justice Publication (PDF, 153 Kb)
• Management of Memorials Policy ICCM (PDF, 416 Kb)
• Health and Safety in Churchyards (PDF, 138 Kb)

Posted: Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:16 by Jo Harrigan

Volunteer Mentors Needed

Gloucestershire Young Women & Girls Mentoring Project is aimed at assisting those who are currently facing challenges in their lives, requiring support and encouragement to help set achievable goals as well as raising awareness of their mental and emotional well-being. We are therefore looking for local people to help support this work through providing mentoring on a one-to-one basis.

Would you consider applying for a fulfilling volunteer opportunity that benefits these young women and girls in your own community? The rewards of volunteering can be huge. Seeing your involvement making a tangible difference is the greatest job satisfaction and volunteering is also a fantastic opportunity to: More »

• Meet new people
• Be part of a supportive and genuine staff team
• Make a real difference to someone
• Gain an invaluable insight into a world you may never have realised existed
• Build experience that can have a positive impact on your own life

Aims and positive outcomes for Young Women and Girls:

• Achieve goals for the future
• Increase personal resilience
• Become more independent and self sufficient
• Increase self confidence
• Develop a positive outlook and feeling of wellbeing
• Build on strengths and reach potential

As a volunteer mentor we ask that you:

• Can commit to 12 months volunteering
• Have a non-judgemental approach
• Are a great listener
• Can maintain confidentiality
  • Are able to empathize with others from different backgrounds, faiths or ethnicities
  • Are able to attend training and supervision sessions
  • Are determined and not easily discouraged

We particularly encourage applications from females and those with 'lived experience' who have faced their own challenges.

All volunteering is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references. Thames Valley Partnership will provide the necessary training and support to carry out the role. We reimburse expenses incurred whilst volunteering. For more information about volunteering or to request an application form, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Emma via

emma@thamesvalleypartnership.org.uk or 07949455415

This project is offered by Thames Valley Partnership, a registered charity of 28 years, (reg. charity no. 1031545) providing a range of support services. Visit our website for more information https://thamesvalleypartnership.org.uk/ » Less

Posted: Fri, 01 Apr 2022 08:44 by Jo Harrigan

Town Square Car Park

From Wednesday 30th March 2022 the ticket machine in the Town Square Car Park will be accessible for use and the temporary free car parking will cease.

If you use the car park, please purchase a ticket at the machine and display it on your dashboard in your vehicle.

The free 20 minute tickets will still be available from the machine for shoppers who only need to park for a short time.

Tickets will be available to purchase for longer periods of one or two hours. The maximum stay in the car park is two hours to ensure a turnover of spaces for shoppers.

Posted: Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:14 by Jo Harrigan