About the Founder
Jim Chetwode
Councillor · Chamber Chairman · Developer
I started TownStack because I saw first-hand how much towns struggle with their digital presence. As a serving councillor and Chairman of the Shaftesbury Chamber of Commerce, I understand the challenges councils face — the tight budgets, the committees, the need for something that actually works.
That's why I build websites that are fast, beautiful, and practically run themselves. I've already built four town websites, and each one has taught me more about what towns actually need versus what agencies try to sell them.
Why TownStack Exists
Most market towns are stuck with outdated websites that don't serve visitors, cost too much to maintain, and don't reflect the character of the place. Big agencies charge big money for generic templates. Local freelancers move on.
TownStack is different. We specialise exclusively in market towns. We understand how councils work, how BIDs operate, and how to access funding. We build websites that genuinely help towns attract visitors and support local businesses — and we stick around to make sure they keep working.
See Our Work in Action
A walkthrough of Visit Shaftesbury — our flagship tourism website.
Our Journey
Visit Shaftesbury
The first TownStack site. Built for Shaftesbury, Dorset — a hilltop town with a thousand years of history.
Visit Hungerford
Expanded to Berkshire with a site for Hungerford, known for its antique shops and the historic Kennet & Avon Canal.
Castle Cary & Langport
Two Somerset market towns came online, proving the TownStack model works across different councils and budgets.
TownStack Launches
The platform becomes a standalone brand, ready to help market towns across the UK.
TownStack is a division of Okapi & Co, a UK digital agency founded by Jim Chetwode.