Bank holiday recycling and bin collection changes
Bin and recycling collections will be one day later than usual week commencing 26 August due to the August bank holiday. Normal service resumes week commencing 2 September for grey bins, clear recycling sacks and food waste bins. Find your bin collection day
Call for Sites response submitted
Call For Sites Response august 2024.docx Download DOCX • 898KB The Parish Council planning group met on 1st August and discussed each of the sites that were submitted – above is the report that has been sent to BDC Planning Policy team. Here is a section of the document STEB 2282 – Blois Meadow Business […]
Digital Switchover Webinars for businesses
Free Digital Switchover webinars for businesses – are you ready for the change? Find out how to future-proof your company for the switch from analogue to broadband phone lines by attending one of our upcoming free webinars from Digital Essex with Ambitious Essex and Farrpoint. Use the links below to register for your free ticket. […]
Channel Sweeping 22nd & 23rd August
Channel sweeping is due on 22nd and 23rd August throughout Steeple Bumpstead. Please help to allow access by parking on driveways / car parks where possible and allowing plenty of space for access by the large sweeping vehicles.
What is a Local Plan?
https://youtu.be/cBugewjHo0Q Have a look at this video for more information.
Call for sites update from BDC
Call for sites update We have now published the full list of sites submitted to us for consideration, looking at growth options from 2033 to 2041. You can view these on our Call for Sites webpage. No decision has been made on whether the sites will be allocated for development in the Local Plan Review. […]
Braintree District Council – Local Plan to 2041
Braintree District Council – Local Plan to 2041 Braintree District Council is currently reviewing its Local Plan, which serves as the strategic framework that guides growth and development in the Braintree district, where businesses and homes will be located, and protection of the green environment and heritage. The site submissions are now available on the BDC […]
consultation closes 22nd September
The best way to find out more about the strategy is by visiting our online consultation page at: consultations.essex.gov.uk/essex-highways/essex-transport-strategy In addition, we have produced a consultation document which is available on the page. Printed copies will shortly be available from mobile libraries, selected libraries and upon request. A second consultation will take place early next year […]
Call For Sites – What does it mean?
Local Plan Refresh – BDC Wants to Hear From You! There a requirement to update Local Plans after 5 years. In March it was agreed to undertake a refresh whilst agreeing it would be tight to complete by end of June 2025. There is already a hint of the new Government that they expect local […]
Have your say – Essex Policing survey
Following his re-election in May, Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, is now consulting on priorities to be included in his Police and Crime Plan 2024 and his Fire and Rescue Plan 2024. The Fire and Rescue Plan sets the strategic direction and priorities for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service for the […]






