Road Works / closure- Sages End Road
Sages End Road, Helions Bumpstead. Due to commence on 13th March 2023 for 3 days. Closure required while Anglian Water undertakes stop tap replacement.
Apply for primary school places
Parents of children starting primary school in the academic year starting in September 2023 are now able to apply online for their child’s reception school place. Children are entitled to start primary school in the September after their fourth birthday, so parents and carers of children born between 1 Sept 2018 and 31 August 2019 […]
Join the Big Help Out
Join the Big Help Out on Monday 8 May and make a difference in your local community. SBPC are asking volunteers to meet on the camping close at 10am to lend a hand Everyone can join, and we need volunteers of all ages and from all walks of life. Visit the website thebighelpout.org.uk to find […]
Flood Warning – what can you do?
IMPORTANT INFORMATION. A Flood Warning has been issued by the Environment Agency. Flood Warning in force: Bumpstead Brook through Steeple Bumpstead to New England. Flooding is expected for: Bumpstead Brook from Helions Bumpstead through Steeple Bumpstead and Broad Green to New England. Immediate action required. Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are […]
Have your say on Steeple Bumpstead Neighbourhood Plan
We’re inviting residents to comment on the Steeple Bumpstead Neighbourhood Plan, which proposes local planning policies for the village. This includes the environment, village character, development, and open space. The Neighbourhood Plan has been developed by Steeple Bumpstead Parish Council working closely with local residents, alongside interested people and organisations. The consultation runs until 5pm […]
ECC Winter Condition Jan24 – Advice and helpful information
It is expected that Essex will experience some very wintery weather conditions in the next week and I wanted to ensure you all had the relevant information at hand in case of any issues on the highways you or your residents experience. The Essex Highways gritters will go out twice a day when the temperatures […]
May 2024 PCC and PFCC Elections
May 2024 PCC and PFCC Elections Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and Police, Fire, and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) elections are taking place on 2nd May. From 10th April, you will be able to find out information on the candidates standing for election in your Police Force Area at- https://choosemypcc.org.uk. Here, you will also be able to […]
Christmas & New Year bin collection changes
This year, the changes to waste collections are unusual, as Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day all fall on a weekend. The three bank holidays are automatically carried over into the following weeks, so our crews will not have time to complete a full week’s work collecting from all households across the district. […]
UK Emergency Alerts test on Sunday 23 April at 3pm
On Sunday 23 April at 3pm, there will be a national test of the UK Emergency Alerts service. Emergency Alerts help keep people safe if there is an immediate risk to life such as wildfires or severe flooding, by sending an alert direct to people’s mobile phone. The message will be received on 4G and […]
Upcoming Road works
Daw Street, Birdbrook on 13th September for 3 days – Anglian Water stop tap replacement. Kedington Road, Sturmer on 16th September for 5 days – ECC carriageway patching. Steeple Bumpstead Rd, Helions Bumpstead on 20th September for 7 days – County Broadband fibre optic broadband installation