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Home > News/Events > Hosepipe ban in our area Hosepipe ban in our area Temporary hosepipe ban is enforced from 00:01 on Monday 3 August 2026. It applies to all household customers in the Essex & Suffolk water supply area. Visit this page for full conditions: https://www.eswater.co.uk/temporaryuseban

Home > News/Events > Ashingdon Parish Council - Update Ashingdon Parish Council - Update Click here to know more.

Home > News/Events > The second stage of the Community Governance Review The second stage of the Community Governance Review “RDC have decided to open the second stage Consultation for Community Governance Review (CGR) to ensure that all our residents and stakeholders continue to be represented effectively. Dates run from 11th May-5th July 2026. Have your say “ Click the link: www.rochford.gov.uk/cgr

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Home > News/Events > NEW UNITARY AUTHORITIES ANNOUNCED NEW UNITARY AUTHORITIES ANNOUNCED The government has announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Greater Essex, confirming the county will move to five new unitary councils, subject to parliamentary approval. The creation of five unitary councils: West Essex Council North East Essex Council Mid Essex Council South West Essex Council South East Essex Council This means that from April 2028, these unitary authorities will replace…

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Home > News/Events ASHINGDON PARISH COUNCIL OBJECTS TO BELLWAY DEVELOPMENT ASHINGDON PARISH COUNCIL OBJECTS TO BELLWAY DEVELOPMENT Click here to know more.

Home > News/Events > Public Rights of Way PRW Public Rights of Way PRW I have been receiving an increase in questions from the public and parish councillors about Public Rights of Ways (PRW). I thought it might be useful to give you the links to the information about PRW and the link to report issues. Can I ask if you would pass these links on to your members and the public. As always if…

Home > News/Events > Wallasea Island to Burnham on Crouch section of the King Charles III England Coast Path Volunteer for our Summer Reading Challenge On 6 March 2024, the Secretary of State announced their decision to approve a stretch of the King Charles Il England Coast Path in Essex between Wallasea Island and Burnham-on-Crouch. Natural England's proposals to the Secretary of State are still available to Natural England will publish further details of the…

Home > News/Events > Gate Locking at Memorial Park Gate Locking at Memorial Park ASHINGDON Parish Council has made the decision to start locking the gates to the car park at King George’s Playing Fields (Ashingdon Memorial Park). The gates will be locked from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Every day. This is in response to residents concerns and to stop anti-social behaviour in the car park at night. The car park has seen many…

Home > News/Events > Citizens Advice Needs Your Support Citizens Advice Needs Your Support Citizens Advice South Essex needs you, by volunteering at Citizens Advice you can make a real difference to your local community. Apply by calling 01277 358081 or email training@citizensadvicesouthessex.org Last year the charity supported over 17,000 people throughout Basildon, Billericay, Brentwood, Castle Point, Rayleigh, Rochford, Thurrock, and Wickford; providing help to resolve their problems with free, independent and confidential advice from…

Home > News/Events > Parkinsons Cafe Hullbridge Parkinsons Cafe Hullbridge Parkinsons Cafe Hullbridge, which is held for residents and carers of people living with Parkinsons are happy for residents from elsewhere to join them and Cllr Marriott has found them to be a very positive group : We are open ! First Tuesday of the month At Hullbridge Community Centre Pooles Lane, Hullbridge, SS5 6PA From 2pm – 4pm, May to October From 1pm -…