Kesgrave Town Council Chain of Office

Overview

The Town Council’s Chain of Office is a symbolic piece of civic regalia worn by the Chair of the Council. It represents the authority and dignity of the role and is traditionally worn at ceremonial events, official functions, and occasions where the Chair is representing Kesgrave Town Council.

Design and Inscriptions

The chain includes engraved links bearing the names of former Chairs of the Council, with records dating back to the year 2000, when Kesgrave officially became a Town. The design reflects continuity, civic service, and the history of local leadership.

Presentation and Formal Chain

The central pendant was originally presented to the Town by Norman Bugg, who was the presiding Chair at the time of Kesgrave becoming a Town on 1 January 2000. In 2025, a formal chain was added, incorporating dedications to previous Chairs.

First Use of the New Chain

The newly completed Chain of Office was first worn at a reception for the King and Queen on 22 July 2025 in Newmarket, where civic representatives from Suffolk’s towns were introduced to the King.