Local bus consultation – closes Oct 27th.
Local Bus Consultation 2025 – Essex County Council – Citizen Space Essex County Council (ECC) is reviewing its support for 41 local bus services. Please have your say as this includes services to Steeple Bumpstead.
Donate IT devices for Re-use
Essex businesses and organisations are being urged to donate unused devices to help bridge the digital divide across the county. Currently, one in five of Essex residents are offline. They lack the technology, connectivity, or digital skills needed to go online. By donating old devices, businesses can make a real difference in their communities. Donations […]
Cost of Living residents survey
From BDC, I’m pleased to inform you that we have developed an anonymous Cost of Living Survey to identify residents’ biggest challenges. To support us in maximising the response rate, it would be great if you could: Share the survey link with your networks and residents Complete the survey yourself if you are a Braintree […]
Public consultation on Essex transport strategy
A Better Connected Essex – Public consultation on Essex transport strategy From ECC Engagement hub We are writing to remind you of our ongoing public consultation on our new Essex Transport Strategy: ‘A Better Connected Essex’, which closes later this month. We would like to thank those who have shared their views so far. For […]
August Bank Holiday refuse collections
Due to the August Bank Holiday on Monday 25 August, there will be some collection changes. Next week all collections will be one day later than your usual collection day. From Monday 1 September, all collections will resume according to the normal schedule.
Emergency Alerts – 7th September 3pm
At around 3pm on Sunday 7 September, millions of mobile phones across the UK will vibrate and play a loud siren sound for around 10 seconds, along with a text message. This is just a test – there is no action required. The alert will be sent to all 4G and 5G phones and will clearly state […]
BDC – 2025 Community Safety Survey
2025 Community Safety Survey Safer Essex is inviting residents across the county to take part in its annual Community Safety Survey. This is a valuable opportunity for local people to share their views and experiences on crime, anti-social behaviour, and safety in their neighbourhoods. The feedback will help shape future priorities and ensure that services are […]
Community Agents
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New sporting equipment – officially open!
New Multi Use Games Area, fenced off, awaiting the official opening. Skies are blue with small clouds and there is a table with prizes to the right and a bench to the left of the goals Chair Kerry Barnes, Cllr Diana Garrod, and Cllr Peter Schwier celebrate the opening of new sporting equipment at Camping […]
Incident on Camping Close 19/5/25
ESSEX POLICE NEED YOUR HELP There was an incident on Camping Close on the 19/05/2025 at around 1727 hrs involving a group of kids by the metal goal frame. This was witnessed by 2 residents of Steeple Bumpstead who were walking their dog, and they approached the individuals involved to diffuse the situation. If this was you, […]