Housing Developments at the Water Lane Site
Residents will be well aware that work has begun on building on the Water Lane site. If you want to find out ore about this, refer to BDC planning records and use the reference number 18/00408/FUL. The developer’s “Marketing Pack” will soon be available to the public too and this is a good way of […]
Essex County Council service changes for the Coronation of His Majesty The King
Essex County Council can confirm the following changes to services in light of the Coronation of HM King Charles III and the national Bank Holiday on Monday 8 May. Essex Country Parks will remain open as usual, although there could be changes to the café opening times on the Bank Holiday Monday. Cressing Temple Barns […]
Flood Alert
A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency. Flood Alert in force: The upper Stour and surrounding tributaries. Flooding is possible for: The upper Stour and surrounding tributaries, at Little Yeldham, Steeple Bumpstead, Haverhill, Kedington, Glemsford and Brockley, to and including, Sudbury.
Stanstead Airport Noise consultation
DRAFT NOISE ACTION PLAN CONSULTATION 2023 A Reminder that our Noise Action Plan public consultation closes on Monday 28th August 2023, so please can you submit any feedback by then. We are consulting on our 5-year Noise Action Plan and we’re looking for your views to help shape the plan. We are committed to minimising […]
Proposal to close Steeple Bumpstead GP Surgery
Homepage – Unity Healthcare (unityhealthhaverhill.org.uk) Have your say on the proposal to close Steeple Bumpstead branch surgery Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the Steeple Bumpstead Surgery building has not been utilised since early 2020. Patients are being supported remotely with consultations at Clements Surgery in Haverhill if they need to be seen face to […]
Cllr Butland, selected his cabinet
At the Annual General Meeting – the first meeting of the council since the recent local elections – Cllr Graham Butland was elected to continue his position as Leader of the Council. Cllr Butland went on to appoint members of the Cabinet, as follows: Deputy Leader & Cabinet Member for Transformation, the Environment and Customer […]
Essex Activity Awards – Make Your Nomination
The annual Essex Activity Awards, delivered by Active Essex, returns to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Essex, Southend and Thurrock individuals, organisations and groups, and those who have inspired and supported the county to find their active.The county is being encouraged to put forward nominations, whether that be someone who has recently found their active, […]
Church street road closure 7th May 12-8pm
Please be aware that the road will be closed from 12-8pm for celebrations in the village following the King’s Coronation. Please make arrangements to keep this road clear for the celebrations (vehicles may be parked at the village hall carpark if needed) Thank you all for your assistance and we hope you all get involved […]








