Nominations are now open for the Rochford District Council and Brentwood Borough Council 2025 Sports awards. The sports awards celebrate the achievements of athletes, coaches, volunteers and teams who have made significant contributions to sports in our community.
A total of 11 athletes from across Rochford have been accepted onto Everyone Active's Sporting Champions scheme for 2025.
Mental health took the spotlight in Rochford District last Sunday as Chairman Councillor Jo McPherson officially launched her Civic Year fundraising campaign at the annual Chairman’s Garden Party.
From October, residents across Rochford will be able to recycle their food waste separately, thanks to a new collection service being introduced throughout the District.
Following a competitive Expression of Interest (EOI) process, The Design Cabin Community C.I.C was selected as the successful applicant for the temporary management of the main hall at the Freight House in Rochford.
People who want to join Rochford District Council’s housing register will need to have lived in the district for at least five years. This is one of the changes to the Council’s new social housing allocations policy that was agreed by councillors of the Communities, Wellbeing & Housing Committee this week (Thursday 19 June).
Councillors agreed to withdraw Rochford District Council’s support for a previously submitted Expression of Interest to the Government’s New Towns Taskforce at a meeting of the Planning Policy Committee this week (11 June).
Local businesses are invited to attend the launch of the Rochford District Business Forum, the first in a new series of free, in-person events designed to foster collaboration, share insights and provide direct access to business support services.
Rochford residents can group together for a chance to access free expert support to lower energy bills, create local renewable energy projects and tackle fuel poverty - thanks to a new partnership between Rochford District Council, Essex County Council and Community Energy Pathways.
Rochford District Council is inviting local organisations, charities, community and voluntary groups to express their interest in taking on the lease of the Pavilion at Hullbridge Recreation Ground.