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• Rochford District Council announces free Saturday parking in council owned car parks in December before Christmas

  03/12/2024
  To celebrate the festive season and support local businesses, Rochford District Council is announcing free parking on the three Saturdays in December, leading up to Christmas at all council-owned car parks...

• ECC Budget Survey

  26/11/2024
  Residents and businesses asked to share views and help shape the County Council’s 2025/26 budget You can now have your say on the council’s budget proposals...

• Rochford District Council announces official date their reception moves to Rochford Library

  20/11/2024
  Rochford District Council reception services will be relocating to Rochford Library in Roche Close, Rochford...

• MOD Shoeburyness - Exceptional Range Activity: 25 November 2024 to 15 January 2025

  20/11/2024
  This is to inform you that during the period 25 November 2024 to 15 January 2025, noise generated by a series of activities at the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Test and Evaluation Range at Shoeburyness may exceed the usual self-imposed limit of 125 decibels (dB) at offsite monitors...

• Great Wakering Parish Council Over 80's Christmas Food Parcel Open For Applications

  19/11/2024
  The annual Great Wakering Parish Council Christmas Food Parcel Giveaway for over 80's is now open for applications...

• MOD Shoeburyness - Smoke Rounds: 6 November 2024

  01/11/2024
  On Wednesday 6 November, QinetiQ will be conducting activity at the MOD Shoeburyness Range which may be visible in the vicinity of the Thames Estuary...

• Shoeburyness High Street Part Closure

  18/10/2024
  Please be aware of the folllowing closure...

• MOD Shoeburyness - Exceptional Range Activity: 30 September to 11 October 2024

  05/09/2024
  This is to inform you that during the period 30 September to 11 October 2024, noise generated by an activity at the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Test and Evaluation Range at Shoeburyness may exceed the usual self-imposed limit of 125 decibels (dB) at offsite monitors...

• Rochford Jobs Fair returns September 12 at Ashingdon & East Hawkwell Memorial Hall

  02/09/2024
  Looking for a new job or hoping to improve your work/life balance by working closer to home? Don’t miss the Rochford Jobs Fair on Thursday 12 September from 10:00am to 2:30pm at Ashingdon & East Hawkwell Memorial Hall...

• Share your views on Rochford District’s Cultural and Visitor Economy

  22/08/2024
  Rochford District Council has commissioned Blue Sail, a tourism and destination consultancy, to develop a Cultural and Visitor Economy strategy for the District to see how we can grow and support tourism and provide better cultural experiences for local people...

• Public Consultation Essex Transport Strategy

  15/08/2024
  Essex residents, businesses and visitors are being given a first opportunity to help shape an upcoming strategy guiding the future of transport in the county...

• Gambling Policy Public Consultation

  01/08/2024
  Under the Gambling Act 2005 RDC is required to review its policy every three years or when the council believes the policy requires updating...

• Advance Notice High Street Clearway

  01/07/2024
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of High Street, Great Wakering Please click on the following link https://one...

• Get Ready for Voting in General Election

  11/06/2024
  Residents in the Rochford District are being urged to prepare ahead of the UK parliamentary general election taking place on Thursday 4 July...

• Advance Notice Barrow Hall Road

  01/05/2024
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Barrow Hall Road, Little Wakering Please click on the following link https://one...

• Travel Behaviour Survey

  09/04/2024
  We are conducting a travel behaviour survey, which is live until 17 April...

• Voters urged to check they’re election ready before it’s too late

  09/04/2024
  With the voter registration deadline approaching for local elections being held on Thursday 2 May, anyone wanting to vote must make sure they are election ready...

• Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of High Street, Great Wakering

  22/03/2024
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of High Street, Great Wakering Please click on the following link https://one...

• District Council’s Presence in Rochford Town

  22/03/2024
  At the meeting of Rochford District Council’s Executive this week (Tuesday 19 March), members agreed a series of recommendations that will ensure Rochford residents will still be able to access council reception services in Rochford whilst back-office staff will be relocated within the town to improve their working environment and reduce the council’s carbon footprint...

• Fares increase on specific Essex County Council supported services from Monday 1st April 2024

  19/03/2024
  From Monday 1st April 2024, the fares of those bus services operated under Essex County Council’s Gross Cost contracts (which are listed in the attachment titled ‘1st April 2024 Gross Cost Contracts’) are increasing in line with our Fees and Charges Policy which will be a 4...

• ECC Bus Services Survey

  06/03/2024
  Travel Essex is conducting a survey to better understanding public opinion of the bus services in Essex...

• Free Guardian Angel dementia wristbands available to help keep people safe

  04/03/2024
  People living with dementia and those around them know how many challenges it can bring to the lives of all those affected...

• Public consultation launched for proposed taxi fare increase

  21/02/2024
  Rochford District Council has launched a consultation seeking views on the proposed increase in taxi fares...

• Energy Efficiency Schemes

  07/02/2024
  Rochford District Council is pleased to announce the launch of two more schemes aimed at improving the energy efficiency of eligible households in Rochford...

• Visit Essex Survey

  15/01/2024
  Visit Essex is the destination management organisation for the county and its remit is to promote and develop tourism across Greater Essex...

• ECC Walking & Cycling Routes Consultation

  10/01/2024
  Our LCWIP (Local Cycling Walking Infrastructure Plans) consultations in Basildon, Castle Point, Rochford, and Witham...

• RDC Citizen of the Year Awards

  05/01/2024
  RDC want to recognise hard working people of all ages, who are dedicated to helping others and making the district of Rochford a better place...

• Volunteer Opportunities

  20/12/2023
  Volunteer Opportunities in your Open Spaces   Rochford District Council are introducing volunteer opportunities to the Open Spaces...

• Advance Notice Star Lane Closure

  05/12/2023
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Star Lane, Great Wakering Please click on the following link https://one...

• Free Christmas Parking in RDC Carparks

  01/12/2023
  Support our High Streets with Free Saturday parking in December in the run up to Christmas In a bid to support shoppers shop local this Christmas, Rochford District Council will be providing free parking in it's pay and display car parks on four Saturdays in December...

• RDC Polling Review Survey

  17/11/2023
  Anyone wishing to make any comments can do so online at www...

• RDC Leisure Survey

  23/10/2023
  Rochford District Council are in the process of developing a Feasibility Study for the Council's leisure facilities – Clements Hall Leisure Centre and Rayleigh Leisure Centre...

• The Essex County Council (Footpath 26 & 28 Footpath, Great Wakering) (Temporary Prohibition of Use) Order 2023

  19/10/2023
    Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended)   Effect of the order: To temporarily close Footpaths 26 & 28 in the District of Rochford...

• ECC Recycling Centres Booking System Consultation

  12/10/2023
  A public consultation on retaining the Recycling Centre Bookings process at Essex recycling centres is now live...

• RDC Budget Consultation

  02/10/2023
  The Rochford District Council Budget Consultation 2023 opened on Monday 18th September 2023 and will run until Sunday 29th October 2023...

• Jobs and Skills Fair

  02/10/2023
  I’m writing to let you know that Rochford District Council is working with Department for Work and Pensions on a Jobs and Skills Fair, 10am - 2pm on Friday 6th October 2023, at the Mill Arts and Event Centre in Rayleigh...

• Essex Waste Partnership Consultation

  27/09/2023
   The Waste Strategy for Essex sets out the vision of the Essex Waste Partnership (EWP) – which comprises of the 12 district, city and borough councils in Essex together with the county council - on how to manage waste and recycling produced by homes and businesses in Essex over the next 30 years...

• Advance Notice Little Wakering Road Works

  04/09/2023
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Little Wakering Road, Little Wakering/Barling Magna Please click on the following link https://one...

• Save the date! Rochford's #ByYourSide Cost of Living community event

  22/08/2023
  Residents are invited to 'Save the date' for Rochford's #ByYourSide Cost of Living Community Event on Saturday 30th September...

• ECC Bus Consultation

  19/07/2023
  Please note this consultation does not include the commercial bus network...

• Advance Notice Havering Close Closure

  05/07/2023
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Havering Close, Great Wakering Please click on the following link https://one...

• Advance Notice Little Wakering Road Closure

  02/06/2023
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Little Wakering Hall Lane, Great Wakering Please click on the following link https://one...

• Funding Available for Voluntary and Community Groups

  26/05/2023
  The application process for this year’s Voluntary Organisation Grant is now open...

• Advance Notice Sandy Crescent Closure

  27/04/2023
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Sandy Crescent, Great Wakering Please click on the following link https://one...

• Advance Notice Kiln Way Closure

  26/04/2023
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Kiln Way, Great Wakering Please click on the following link https://one...

• Advance Notice Little Wakering Hall Road Works

  19/04/2023
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Little Wakering Hall Lane, Great Wakering Please click on the following link https://one...

• Great Wakering Parish Council King's Coronation Grant

  18/04/2023
  Are you having a Coronation Party, Street Party or Afternoon Tea to Celebrate the Coronation? Are you celebrating in Great Wakering Parish?  Are you a non-political and/or non profit making body?  If so you could be eligible for a grant of up to £300...

• Advance Notice Brick Road Closure

  05/04/2023
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Brick Road, Great Wakering Please click on the following link https://one...

• Voter Registration Deadline

  31/03/2023
  Voters urged to check they are election ready before it’s too late With 18 days to go until the voter registration deadline for local elections on 4 May, anyone wanting to vote must make sure they are election ready...

• Advance Notice Star Lane Closure

  31/03/2023
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Star Lane, Great Wakering CP Please click on the following link https://one...

• Advance Notice Little Wakering Road Closure

  06/03/2023
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Little Wakering Road, Great Wakering Please click on the following link https://one...

• Common Road Closure Order

  06/03/2023
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Common Road, Great Wakering CP Please click on the following link https://one...

• Advance Notice Barling Road/Silchester Corner Closure

  01/03/2023
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Barling Road, Silchester Corner, Barling Magna Please click on the following link https://one...

• Advance Notice Stuart Close Closure

  17/02/2023
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Stuart Close, Great Wakering Please click on the following link https://one...

• Advance Notice Coronation Close Closure

  10/02/2023
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Coronation Close, Great Wakering Please click on the following link https://one...

• Advance Notice Lee Lotts Closure

  10/02/2023
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Lee Lotts, Great Wakering Please click on the following link https://one...

• Advance Notice Rushley Close Closure

  10/02/2023
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Rushley Close, Great Wakering Please click on the following link https://one...

• Advance Notice Moreland Close Closure

  10/02/2023
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Moreland Close, Great Wakering Please click on the following link https://one...

• Rochford District Council New Reception Location

  02/02/2023
  The Civic Suite on Hockley Road, Rayleigh will close at the end of day on Thursday, 2nd February with the Rayleigh reception re-located to the Mill Arts and Events Centre from Monday, 6th February...

• Advance Notice Southend Road Closure

  25/01/2023
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Southend Road, Great Wakering CP Please click on the following link https://one...

• Free Exhibition Opportunity for Artists and Community Groups

  11/01/2023
  Rochford District Council is offering local artists and voluntary community groups the chance to promote their work with free exhibition space at the Rayleigh Windmill or at the Mill Arts & Events Centre...

• Christmas and New Year Bin Collection Dates

  19/12/2022
  Christmas and New Year bin collection dates Rochford District residents continue to be amongst the best in England when it comes to recycling, and we would like to say a big thank you for all your help...

• Free Parking in RDC Carparks Saturdays to Christmas

  09/12/2022
  Rochford District Council has agreed to free parking in its car parks all day on the four Saturdays before Christmas...

• Community Centre Vaccination Pop-up Day 10 December

  07/12/2022
  Flu vaccines offered for school aged children and young people...

• Essex Partnership NHS Trust

  23/11/2022
    Exciting News –Your Voice meeting 2nd December 2022 @ 2pm - 3...

• RDC Waste Survey

  22/11/2022
  Residents are being asked to answer a short online survey about how they dispose of their waste to identify any areas of confusion and ensure the correct items go in the correct bins...

• ECC Residents Survey

  07/11/2022
  Please find a link to an ECC residents survey...

• Advance Notice Barling Road/Silchester Corner Closure

  03/10/2022
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Barling Road & Silchester Corner, Great Wakering Please click on the following link https://one...

• Help Shape the Future of the Mill Arts & Events Centre Rayleigh

  26/09/2022
  Help shape the future of The Mill Arts & Events Centre Rochford District Council is holding consultation sessions to get your input on shaping the future operations of The Mill Arts & Events Centre (The Mill)...

• Rochford District Council Budget Survey

  21/09/2022
  Rochford District Council wants to hear about your future spending priorities as we lay out our upcoming budget...

• Updated Rubbish Collection dates for Bank Holiday Week

  15/09/2022
  Following the announcement of a Bank Holiday on Monday the 19th September for Her Majesty the Queen’s state funeral, bin collections throughout the Rochford District will be amended as follows: RECYCLING and COMPOSTABLES WEEK  Normal collection day Revised collection day Monday 19th September Tuesday 20th September Tuesday 20th September Wednesday 21st September Wednesday 21st September Thursday 22nd September Thursday 22nd September Friday 23rd September Friday 23rd September Saturday 24th September We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and we hope you will understand why these decisions have been taken...

• Don't Lose Your Vote - Voter canvass.

  01/08/2022
  Don’t lose your vote – Rochford residents urged to check voter registration details Residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them...

• Arriva Local Bus Service Update

  04/07/2022
  Updates to Local Arriva Bus Services Route 4A - Landwick to Southend City Travel Centre...

• Rayleigh Recycling Centre Booking Now Required.

  04/07/2022
  From 6 June 2022, residents visiting the Rayleigh recycling centre will need to book a slot online in advance...

• Updated Arriva timetable from 24th July.

  29/06/2022
  Updated Arriva timetable from 24th July...

• Great Wakering Parish Council Jubilee Mug Giveaway

  26/05/2022
  Please note that this Platinum Jubilee Mug Giveaway is now open to all residents of Great Wakering regardless of age...

• Advance Notice Barling Road Works

  28/04/2022
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Barling Road, Great Wakering Please click on the following link https://one...

• Bin Collections over Easter

  14/04/2022
  To ensure minimum disruption over the Bank Holiday period, bin collections within the Rochford District will continue as usual with the exception of bulky waste collections...

• One Week Deadline to Register to Vote

  08/04/2022
  With only one week to go until the voter registration deadline for next month’s local elections, anyone wanting to vote must make sure they are registered in time...

• New sustainable travel app for Essex launched

  07/04/2022
  New sustainable travel app for Essex launched   A free-to-use sustainable journey planner, the new TravelEssex app helps people in Essex to plan their journeys and travel by foot, bike, bus and train anywhere in the county...

• Rochford District Council Platinum Purse Grants Open

  31/03/2022
  Rochford District Council’s Platinum Purse is a one-off grant scheme set up to support community groups in the district who want to organise their own Jubilee lunch or street party...

• Boundary Commission Consultation Coming to End

  29/03/2022
  Boundary Commission for England launches public consultation on proposed constituencies The Boundary Commission for England (BCE) invites comments during its secondary public consultation on constituency boundaries, which is open until 4 April 2022...

• Advance Notice Barrow Hall Road Works

  29/03/2022
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Barrow Hall Road, Barling Magna Please click on the following link https://one...

• Council Tax Energy Rebate

  22/03/2022
  The Government has announced an Energy Bill Rebate for households in England from April 2022 to help with rising energy costs...

• Advance Notice Shopland Road Works

  21/03/2022
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Shopland Road, Sutton Please click on the following link https://one...

• Check Eligibility for Green Homes Grant Scheme

  10/03/2022
  HOMES WITHIN THE ROCHFORD DISTRICT ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHECK ELIGIBILITY FOR GREEN HOMES GRANT SCHEME AHEAD OF ENERGY PRICE CAP INCREASE With Ofgem’s announcement of a rise in the energy price cap from April 2022, residents under Rochford District Council are being encouraged to check if they are eligible to receive help under a new scheme that has been recently launched which could help to help local householders to offset the impact of any increases in their energy bills, be warmer in their homes and lower their carbon emissions...

• Advance Notice Silchester Corner Works

  09/03/2022
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Silchester Corner, Barling Magna Please click on the following link https://one...

• Bus Network Reviews

  22/02/2022
    As part of a Countywide review of the Essex bus network, we would like to get your views on how the local bus network could be improved...

• Advance Notice Twyford Avenue Works

  11/02/2022
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Twyford Avenue, Great Wakering Please click on the following link https://one...

• Advance Notice Barrow Hall Road Works

  09/02/2022
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Barrow Hall Road, Barling Magna Please click on the following link https://one...

• Advance Notice Silchester Corner Works

  03/02/2022
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Silchester Corner, Barling Magna Please click on the following link https://one...

• Advance Notice Barling Road Works

  01/02/2022
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Barling Road, Silchester Corner, Barling Magna Please click on the following link https://one...

• Children Online Safety Webinar

  17/01/2022
  The Rochford Community Safety Partnership, working alongside Sanctuary Housing, is pleased to offer a free online webinar that is taking place between 8...

• Advance Notice Silchester Corner Works

  11/01/2022
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Silchester Corner, Barling Magna Please click on the following link https://one...

• Advance Notice Barling Road Works

  07/01/2022
    ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Barling Road, Barling Magna...

• RDC Bin Update

  07/01/2022
  Side waste collection updates – Week commencing the 3rd January 2022 Normal waste collections will resume the week commencing Monday 3 January 2022...

• Transport East's Public Consultation on Transport Strategy

  14/12/2021
  We are delighted to have launched a public consultation on our draft regional Transport Strategy for the East...

• Advance Notice Coronation Close Works

  09/12/2021
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Coronation Close, Great Wakering Please click on the following link https://one...

• Christmas & New Year Bin Collections

  09/12/2021
  Christmas and New Year bin collection dates 2021/2022...

• Advance Notice Barling Road Works

  07/12/2021
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Barling Road, Barling Magna CP Please click on the following link https://one...

• Rochford District Community Safety Consultation

  06/12/2021
  The Rochford District Community Safety Partnership is launching a four-week public consultation from today (Wednesday 24th November) to Wednesday 15th December 2021 aimed at seeking the views of Rochford District residents to help identify their key priorities in tackling crime and anti-social behaviour...

• Free Saturday Parking in RDC Carparks Until Christmas

  06/12/2021
  Rochford District Council has agreed to free parking in its car parks all day on the three Saturdays before Christmas...

• Great Wakering Parish Council Christmas Lights Competition 2021

  23/11/2021
  The Great Wakering Parish Council Chritmas Lights Competition is open for entries until noon the 10th of December 2021...

• ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Meeting

  23/11/2021
  Exciting News –Your Voice meeting 1st December 2021@ 2pm - 3pm    We are excited to invite you to Your Voice meeting on Wednesday 1st December 2021 from 2pm  until 3pm...

• Public Notice

  02/11/2021
   The Essex County Council (Wakering Road, Great Wakering, in the District of Rochford) (40mph Speed Limit) Order 20*     Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council proposes to make the above Order under section S84, and Parts III of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended)...

• Crimestoppers Rural Crime Survey

  02/11/2021
  Crimestoppers has been running a national rural crime campaign using social media and partner networks to help rural communities keep safer...

• Castle Point & Rochford District Residents Health and Wellbeing Survey

  21/10/2021
  Castle Point and Rochford Health and Wellbeing Strategy Consultation The Castle Point and Rochford Health and Wellbeing Board has coproduced a new draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy which is now out for consultation...

• Advance Notice Barrow Hall Road Works

  19/10/2021
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Barrow Hall Road, Little Wakering Please click on the following link https://one...

• ECC Roads Notice

  18/10/2021
  The Essex County Council (Various Roads, Great Wakering, District of Rochford) (20mph Zone) Order 202*   Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council proposes to make the above Order under section S84 and Part III of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended), S36 of Road Traffic Act 1988, Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended), application 17/00862/REM, Schedule 1 of The Traffic Orders Procedures Regulations 1996 and S90A-F of the Highways Act 1980...

• Advance Notice Barling Road Closure

  13/10/2021
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Barling Road, Great Wakering/Barling Magna Please click on the following link https://one...

• Consultation on RDC Council Tax Support Scheme

  06/10/2021
  Rochford District Council has today (4th October 2021) launched a consultation on proposed changes to its Council Tax Support scheme, which helps people on a low income with their council tax bills...

• Re St Nicholas Bell Ringing

  30/09/2021
  Contrary to posting on Facebook the Parish Council has not been contacted regarding this matter and we have not set up any petition...

• Advance Notice Rolling Road Closures

  29/09/2021
  The Essex County Council (Tour of Britain Women’s Road Race) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 202*   Notice is hereby given that Essex County Council in exercise of powers under S16 A-C Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended has made the above Orders to facilitate the Tour of Britain Women’s road race (Cycling)...

• Rochford District Council Budget Survey

  15/09/2021
  Residents and businesses have the opportunity to tell Rochford District Council about their future spending priorities, by taking part in the budget survey...

• Southend Borough Council Bus Service Improvement Plan Consultation

  15/09/2021
  Southend Bus Service Improvement Plan | Your say Southend Introduction The Bus Service Improvement Plan will be the Council’s document that sets out how it will improve local bus services over the coming years...

• Spatial Options Consultation Closes 22 September

  10/09/2021
  REMINDER: Spatial Options Consultation Closes in 15 Days CONSULTATION REMINDER The New Local Plan: Spatial Options document, and its Integrated Impact Assessment, remains open for consultation until 5pm on Wednesday 22 September...

• Help and Advice Re Spatial Options Consultation

  10/09/2021
  For those of you that missed the Open Day event held at the Recreation Ground by Rochford District Council...

• Great Wakering Parish Council Villager of the Year Competition 2021

  03/09/2021
  Do you know of any unsung heroes in the village? Great Wakering Parish Council would like you to nominate them for the Villager of the Year Award 2021...

• Advance Notice Barrow Hall Road Works

  27/08/2021
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Barrow Hall Road, Barling Magna Please click on the following link https://one...

• Extension to RDC Consultation

  26/08/2021
  View as a web page IMPORTANT: Extension to Consultation Deadlines To give interested parties additional time to respond, the Council is extending the deadline to its current local planning consultations for a further two weeks...

• Castle Point & Rochford District Residents Health and Wellbeing Survey

  23/08/2021
  The Castle Point and Rochford Health and Wellbeing Board has launched a short online survey to better understand how the pandemic has affected residents' wellbeing...

• Information Webinar for RDC's Spatial Options Consultation

  18/08/2021
  Information Webinar for the Spatial Options Consultation As part of the Rochford District Council's New Local Plan: Spatial Options consultation, an information webinar will be held at 7:30pm on Wednesday 25th August...

• RDC Local Plan Drop In Days

  06/08/2021
  As part of RDC's current Local Plan consultation, Officers from Rochford District Council are going to be hosting “drop by” information stands throughout August to advertise the consultation, answer any questions that the public have and to resolve any issues being experienced in accessing the consultation...

• 06/08/2021
  As part of RDC's current Local Plan consultation, Officers from Rochford District Council are going to be hosting “drop by” information stands throughout August to advertise the consultation, answer any questions that the public have and to resolve any issues being experienced in accessing the consultation...

• Freight House Covid Testing

  04/08/2021
  A coronavirus testing facility is to open at the Freight House car park in Rochford, to increase Covid-19 testing in the District...

• SBC Gambling Consultation

  02/08/2021
  Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s Gambling Act 2005 Statement of Licensing Principles, otherwise known as the Gambling Act Policy, is currently under review...

• Rochford District Heritage Tapestry Open

  29/07/2021
  On Monday 26 July 2021 the Chairman of Rochford District Council Cllr Julie Gooding and Rev...

• Advance Notice Poynters Lane Road Closure

  27/07/2021
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Poynters Lane, Great Wakering Please click on the following link https://one...

• Cherry Orchard Park Car Park Now Re-open

  21/07/2021
  Rochford District Council are delighted to announce that the essential resurfacing works at Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park car park have now been completed, five days ahead of schedule, and is now opened once again to motorists...

• Advance Notice Poynters Lane Road Closure

  12/07/2021
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)   Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Poynters Lane, Great Wakering   Please click on the following link https://one...

• RDC Asset Delivery Programme Feedback

  08/07/2021
  The Deputy Leader of Rochford District Council, Cllr Cheryl Roe has thanked residents for their feedback to the Council’s proposed Asset Delivery Programme which has been published on the Voyage website today...

• Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park car park to temporarily close for improvement works.

  07/07/2021
  Due to essential resurfacing works Rochford District Council will be temporarily closing Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park car park from 11th July 2021...

• Hate Crime Helplines

  01/07/2021
  Helplines: -   LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline - 020 7704 2040 ...

• RDC Taxi and Private Hire Policy Consultation

  10/06/2021
  Have your say on council’s taxi and private hire policy...

• Guide to Health Services over Bank Holiday

  27/05/2021
  Guide to Health Services over May Bank Holiday Weekend (29-31 May) Please find attached our Guide to local Health Services in south east Essex over the May Bank Holiday Weekend (29-31 May)...

• Parks and Open Spaces Consultation

  20/05/2021
  Rochford District Council has launched a public consultation and engagement to seek residents’ views on how carbon emissions in the district can be reduced by using our existing parks and open spaces...

• Election Results 2021

  11/05/2021
  On 6 May 2021, elections took place throughout the District...

• 6th May Elections

  22/04/2021
  The number of elections and candidates means that polling day on 6 May 2021 is one of the biggest ever held in the UK...

• Statements of Persons Nominated and Notice of Poll

  14/04/2021
  Residents in the Rochford District can now view the names of all candidates standing in the upcoming election on our website at: www...

• Election Update - Postal and Proxy applications, 2021

  13/04/2021
  The last date to register for a postal vote application is 20 April at 5pm and  proxy vote applications on the 27 April at 5pm...

• Engagement Window for Rayleigh Sites Extended to 18th April.

  12/04/2021
  Following an extremely well attended webinar on 17th March, the Voyage Partnership has extended the Pre-Planning Application Engagement window for the Civic Suite Site and The Mill Site until 18th April...

• Death of Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh

  09/04/2021
  It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh...

• Advance Notice Poynters Lane Road Closure

  07/04/2021
  ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(2)   Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice of Poynters Lane Please click on the following link https://one...