Chilham's Future Delivery Board (CFDB) was set up in 2006 to take forward the proposals set out in the Feasibility Study undertaken by Rummey Associates for Chilham Parish Council (CPC).

The main objectives are :

• to deliver Chilham Village Square’s long-term regeneration and environmental improvement project
• to improve the chances of success with funding applications

It is desirable that members of CPC as individuals, are protected from legal liability (for acts or omissions during the delivery of the project). Thus a company with limited liability is the most prudent vehicle for project delivery. For more on ‘limited liability’ see company formation booklet GBF1 at Companies House Guidance Booklets .

The key aims are:

• to deliver a high quality, potentially award-winning environmental improvement and refurbishment scheme (‘the scheme’) for Chilham village square (‘the square’)
• to promote the sustainable physical, social and economic revitalisation of the whole parish by encouraging tourism: in particular, by unlocking the key i.e. the tourism potential of the square as a unique and beautiful medieval open space
• to improve the competitiveness of Chilham village in difficult economic circumstances; promote local businesses, employment and associated activities

This will be achieved by :

• using a professional project-management team with key stakeholders, other relevant statutory bodies and partners
• researching, applying for and obtaining grant-fundingimprove the competitiveness of Chilham village in difficult economic circumstances; promote local businesses, employment and associated activities
• overseeing and steering

The "Ethos":

To aim for the highest possible standards

• as a matter of local pride
• for pragmatic reasons, to enthuse stakeholders who are more likely to become associated with an exemplar project.

Research shows that well designed public spaces are a powerful driver for regeneration.

The project is to benefit all parishioners, not ‘just’ tourists and visitors.

There will be impartial, thorough public consultation at all key stages.