Library Closed – 22/8
Dear all, we apologise that the village library will be closed next week, 22nd of August.
Camping Close Consultation opportunity
Dear all, Reminder – if you would like to speak to the Parish Council about the Camping Close (not just play areas) we will be available at the Camping Close tomorrow between 2pm & 4pm. Pop along and say hello and have your say
ECC – Your opinion matters on active travel in Essex
A survey has been launched to gauge the views of Essex residents towards developing walking and cycling networks called Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs). These routes will guide and inform the future direction of Essex County Council’s active travel strategy. Views of residents in Braintree, Brentwood, Chelmsford and Colchester are particularly welcome. Residents […]
District Councillor Report
There is no PC meeting this month, however, the District Councillor report for August has been added to the Meetings & Minutes page of this website. It is well worth a read.
JOIN the local Offer organisations supporting Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)
Essex County Council is encouraging clubs, groups and organisations which offer support for children and young people with Special Education Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) to join the Essex Local Offer. The Local Offer gives information about support for children and young people aged between 0 to 25, with SEND. This includes advice if you’re new […]
Braintree District Council wants food waste recycled
We’re on a mission to increase the amount of food being recycled! Did you know around 26% of food waste in Essex currently ends up in the general rubbish bin before going to landfill? But food doesn’t just rot and breakdown harmlessly in landfill – it lets off greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change! […]
Football players needed – age 9-10
Squash your cartons
The Tetra Pak carton recycling bin outside the village hall keeps overflowing – please help out by squashing your cartons before popping them in the bin. It will help us to reduce the amount of litter in the village. Thank you!
Levelling up project
The Essex Wellbeing Service are looking for residents of north rural Braintree District (wards listed below) who would like to be part of a Community Reference Group for the Levelling Up project in rural Braintree. You would be involved in conversations about the barriers of living in a rural village and the impact this has […]





