An award-winning local artist is preparing to exhibit her work at Rayleigh Windmill this summer. Continue Reading

The Chairman of Rochford District Council is inviting you to grab your golf clubs and enjoy a round for a good cause. Continue Reading

Shop at my Local, developed and run by Rochford District Council has been named the winner of the Enterprising Britain regional competition in the East of England. Continue Reading

Over 500 people turned out last Friday for a Fun Day held at Riverside School in Hullbridge organised by Rochford District Council and supported by the London 2012 Legacy Team at Essex County Council. Continue Reading

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has turned down appeals to build hundreds of new homes on land in Rochford and south Hawkwell.

An appeal by developers to build approximately 330 dwellings in south Hawkwell and another appeal to build approximately 326 homes on land at Coombes Farm, Stambridge Road, Rochford have been turned down by the Secretary of State.

Rochford District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Planning and Transportation, Councillor Keith Hudson, said: “We could not have received better news.

The Council’s approach to limited development in appropriate and sustainable locations has been accepted by the Secretary of State, supporting this Council’s rejection of inappropriate, ad hoc development in our green belt.

It also clearly demonstrates that the Secretary of State, his officers and Inspectors are listening and taking account of the wishes of local people. I am indebted to our officers for their sound guidance and advice in encouraging us to proceed with our Core Strategy, which has proven to be such a powerful weapon with which to defend the quality of life of our residents.”

The exciting programme at the Rayleigh Windmill continues with the start of an exhibition which sees the Girl Guides marking their centenary year. Continue Reading

Following the By-Election held in the Wheatley Ward the results were as follows: Continue Reading

Year Six pupils from 14 local primary schools across the Rochford District have met to discuss road safety issues at the fifth Annual Speed Conference. Continue Reading

The former Chairman of Rochford District Council, Councillor Tony Humphries, ended his year in office by presenting thousands of pounds to local charities which he raised over the last 12 months. Continue Reading

Rochford District Council is once again proud to be sponsoring the Environmental Business Award category at the Southend Business Awards 2010. Continue Reading