Highways
The majority of issues relating to highways are the
responsibility of Essex County Council. They are responsible for
road safety, lining and signing, road maintenance, street
lighting, road adoption, school crossing controls, safety cameras,
gritting, snow and ice clearance and requests for
yellow-lines etc. To contact the Highways Section, please phone
0845 6037631 or email: highways.southarea@essex.gov.uk
Rochford District Council is no longer responsible for enforcing
on-street parking regulations (yellow lines, commuter parking etc).
Any queries or enforcement issues that relate to parking on roads,
pavement or grass verges, should be directed to the South Essex
Parking Partnership on 01245 606710 or email parking@chelmsford.gov.uk
South Essex Parking Partnership
The Essex Parking Partnership (north and south) under an agency
agreement with Essex County Council is responsible for the
administration of all on-street parking enforcement across Essex
and resident parking schemes including the issue and renewal of
resident and visitor parking permits (where applicable).
The South Essex Parking Partnership is responsible for the
on-street parking enforcement and resident parking schemes in the
boroughs or districts of:
- Basildon
- Brentwood
- Castle Point
- Chelmsford
- Maldon
- Rochford
The South Essex Parking Partnership Joint Committee is
responsible for all the decision making aspects of the new
arrangements with Chelmsford Borough Council acting as lead
authority for the partnership and dealing with day to day
operations.
If you are a resident or a visitor to Rochford District, the
following matters should be referred to the South Essex Parking
Partnership offices at Chelmsford Borough Council, see links
below:
Abandoned Vehicles
Abandoned vehicles are an eyesore and a
detriment to the area and environment they are found in. They can
be dangerous and encourage antisocial behaviour. Rochford District
Council aim to remove abandoned vehicles as quickly as
possible. Do not assume that it has already been
reported!
Report an Abandoned Vehicle
Bus Passes
If you are 60 or over or are 'eligible
disabled', you may be entitled to free off-peak travel on local
buses anywhere in England. Find out about free bus travel.
Information
on Bus Passes