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The Leader of Rochford District Council, Cllr Simon Wootton, said: "I am shocked and saddened to hear of the terrible attack today on Sir David Amess in which he lost his life."
Click here to read the full statement:
Working with
@EssexWildlife
, we are starting a long awaited project at the lake in Cherry Orchard Country Park, to restore it as a wildlife feature.
These works should last 2 weeks.
There will be minimal disruption to our park users.
It's a beautiful day, come and join us at Hockley Woods for
@RochfordDC
Wild Woods Day
#WWD18
send in your photos and you might just get a retweet 😎🦋🌞⚽️🎼
Due to the severe weather last week please note waste collection changes
Week 15 Feb - collecting both recycling/refuse bins, no side waste will be taken. Green bins will be not be collected
Week 22 Feb -collecting recycling /compostable bins, no side waste will be taken
Cllr Mike Steptoe has been appointed the new Leader of
@RochfordDC
with an aspiration for the authority to be “proactive” in pursuing opportunities on behalf of its residents.
More photos from the new community workshop space which will be offered from a former sports pavilion at Clements Hall Recreation Ground
#Hawkwell
, we're leasing the space to East Essex Hackspace!
#community
#hackspace
The last award of the evening, our Sports Personality which was voted for by YOU! The 2019 winner is…🥁...
@FreyaLevy
🏆A massive congratulations also to Steven Mitchinson and Sue Clarke who received the highly commended 👏
#AESportsAwards19
@ChelmsfordCRC
Rochford District Council has agreed to free parking in its car parks all day on the four Saturdays before Christmas.
On December 1, 8, 15 and 22 motorists will be able to park free all day in the Council’s car parks.
We are pleased to announce
@OldHouseRDC
has it’s first sponsor for it’s Wedding Fayre 20th May.
#LewisCarHire
is based locally in Rochford & will be joining us at the
#weddingfayre
.Email leisure
@rochford
.gov.uk if you are interested in sponsoring the event!
On 25th May 2021 at Southend Magistrates Court, Rochford District Council successfully secured convictions relating to four offences of fly-tipping and one householder duty of care offence. Read More about it here:
Check out our latest
#vlog
demonstrating the ‘Magic Table’ purchased with funding to improve the health and wellbeing of residents in Rochford District and Castle Point.
@CPRCCG
@CastlePointBC
@PHE_uk
As temperatures are set to soar this week keep hydrated and keep sun exposure to a minimum, its especially advisable to avoid going out in the strongest sunshine hours (11am to 3pm).
Due to the expected heatwave the waste collections will start from 6am on Monday 18th July and Tuesday 19th July 22 so that the crews are able to take regular breaks for shade and water.
It is requested that Residents put their bins out for collection before this time.
Feeling the January blues? Why not wrap up warm and take a walk in natural surroundings.
If you have a litter picker to hand, why not pick up some rubbish along the way?
#LitterPicking
is a great way to help your local community.
#RecycleRight
#LoveRochfordDistrict
Nature lovers are set to benefit from improved accessibility at Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park, which now has a new car park and access road. There's now room for about 80 cars to park.
As a mark of respect following the death of Southend West MP, Sir David Amess, Rochford District Council Group Leaders have come together and agreed to postpone all public meetings this week.
Please click the following link to read the statement in full:
Wallasea Island Wild Coast project is a landmark conservation and engineering scheme for the 21st century, on a scale never before attempted in the UK and the largest of its type in Europe
Rochford District Council today has welcomed news that all its libraries are to remain open after a decision was made by Essex County Council to keep the community resource a priority.
Due to the rapidly evolving situation re:
#COVID19
we’ve taken the difficult decision to postpone Discover 2020: 200 years of HMS Beagle (30th & 31st May)Wild Woods Day (18 July)& Rochford District Awards (15 May) It’s proposed that these can be rescheduled for later this year
A key historic feature of the Rayleigh Windmill has been installed after investment in restoring the Fly and Fly Frame.
Suffolk Millwright has restored this crucial component that traditionally orients the cap of the windmill towards the wind.
Thank you to the people in Rayleigh today for your interest and enthusiasm about the
#RochfordTommies
. We saw lots of people taking photos so would love to see some of them. Who saw Holy Trinity Church, was a sight
#proud
#LestWeForget
Volunteers from the Rochford Town Team have been giving more guided tours of the Old House today.
The Old House dates back to 1270 and is full of history and character and many of its original features.
For more info about booking guided tours, please contact
@rochford_town
The Council has today launched a joint consultation with other local authorities across South Essex on how we should involve the community in the preparation of the South Essex Plan. More information, including how you can have your say, can be found at
George Ioannou, Rochford District Cllr for Enterprise, says we r very proud to have been part of making this happen, to see it transformed from plans originally submitted 2007 into “an oasis of natural beauty”
#wallasea
Active Essex are on a journey to
#KeepEssexActive
and have teamed up with fitness instructors from across the county to deliver online workouts on their new YouTube channel, launching on Monday 27th April 2020.
Glad to announce a £45,400 funding boost from Suez Communities Trust, which will be used revitalise Rochford Recreation Ground play area The Council is contributing an extra £10,000.
#Suez
#playgrounds
This
#WhiteRibbonDay
, we remember women affected by men's violence. Men, let's
#ChangeTheStory
, visit to take White Ribbon Promise.
Join us tomorrow at Clements Hall for awareness and safety materials.
🗓 Thurs 23, Nov
📍Clements Hall
🕠10am-12pm
If you or people you know are 55+ want to find out more about community safety and wellbeing then pop down the Hockley Community Centre today at 10am for a this free event
#Councilscan
Rochford Council has been given a silver PawPrints Award for our outstanding commitment to animal welfare for licensing and housing.
We have been recognised for pioneering animal welfare work by the RSPCA’s flagship PawPrints awards.
A big congratulations to our Licensing Team!
No one should sleep rough-
@RochfordDC
will ensure everyone gets the right advice on how to access shelter.If you are concerned about someone contact S meals available for those in need
@HawkwellBaptist
,Saturdays 10-11am&Rochford Methodist Church, Wed 12-1
A motorist was ordered to pay a £100 fine after dumping rubbish from her car.
The resident was picked up by
@RochfordDC
cameras as she pulled into a lay by, which, at this time was clear of any rubbish. As the vehicle left the area the remains of food packaging were left behind
Is there an empty home near you that you’d like to see lived in again? Let us know and we’ll do everything we can to contact the owner and help them to bring the home back into use. Visit for more information
#EmptyHomesWeek2021
Up to 34 planes will take to the sky to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings
The fleet sets off from Duxford towards France and due to fly over parts of our district
They will fly approximately 1,000-1,500 ft above the ground - the route has now been confirmed
Coronavirus vaccine job opportunities.
We are looking for healthcare professionals, administrators and volunteers from across Essex and Suffolk to lead our fight against coronavirus – you could be part of it! For more information visit
*Important Update about Hockley Woods*
The Car Park at the woods is undergoing resurfacing works starting 14th November for approximately 4 weeks.
Unfortunately, the car park will not be in use during this period.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Be
#CrouchAware
- Our district is lucky to have beautiful rivers, coastlines & waterways to explore but we share these beautiful natural resources with nesting birds and other wildlife.
Look after our environment by reducing water disturbance.
@NWSFweb
@EPMarine
@EssexWildlife
A new law about allergens and food labelling (Commonly known as Natasha’s Law) came into force on the 1st October 2021.
To find out how this may affect your food business, or what this means to anyone buying food, visit our web page
It's nearly bluebell season in our woodlands!
🦋 Bluebells are a valuable source of nectar for butterflies, bees, moths & hoverflies.
⚠️ Bluebells can take years to recover from trampling - so please appreciate their beauty from a distance.
Learn more:
Remember it’s not just humans who are struggling in the heat today. Thank you to Lauren Haines for sending us this photo of her dog Bruce trying to keep cool this afternoon
#heatwave
Works are almost complete and CityFibre will use the last day today to finalise all the works and street clean/verge repair – this will be done fully within the permit which is live until midnight.
Therefore, Sutton Road will reopen as planned Thursday 9th February.
Today is market day in Rayleigh! Please remember to maintain 2m social distancing where possible, and consider avoiding peak times for a safe and enjoyable shopping experience.
#WeAreBack
#Rayleigh
Essex, you’ve been asking why we need to go in High level local Covid alert restrictions.
This graph is the increasing number of Covid19 cases in our local acute hospitals Last Friday, there were 45 patients with Covid19 on wards. As of 8am today, there were 87.
#StaySafeEssex
Calling all soon-to-be newlyweds!
Experience the magic of wedding planning at the Mill Arts and Events Centre on March 24th!
Get inspired and find everything you need for your big day!
#WeddingMagic
#WeddingFair2024
#TheMillHall
Kayaking & canoeing are a popular activity to do our waterways, but are you
#CrouchAware
?
Make sure you know what to do in an emergency and how to keep safe in the water by visiting the
@RNLI
website before you go:
@NWSFweb
@EPMarine
@HMCoastguard
Are you engaged, planning your wedding? Then look no further, everything you need for your special day will be at the
@OldHouseRDC
House Wedding Fayre taking place on 3 March 2018, 11am – 3pm, South Street, Rochford, SS41BW.
Litter louts have been making almost 5 x as much mess in Rochford District’s parks and open spaces during lockdown, with 15.5 tonnes of rubbish tipped during June.
Please be responsible in our parks! More info:
RDCRecycle_Right, RDCHelp_us_help_you
Be
#CrouchAware
- Rochford district is lucky to have beautiful rivers, coastlines & waterways to explore but before you venture out make sure you are properly prepared.
Make sure you also check the legal requirements at
#RespectTheWater
Every 10 seconds,
@samaritans
responds to a call for help.
We’re proud to share their awareness-raising campaign
#TalkToUs
, to remind people that Samaritans are there 24/7 for anyone who needs someone to listen