On 16 September, Rochford Council will hold a debate on Local Government Reorganisation. This follows the Government’s Devolution White Paper in which they set out to replace the current ‘two-tier’ system of local government with ‘single tier’ unitary authorities.
Rochford District Council has confirmed that the Freight House will be added to its official Assets of Community Value Register
The Mill Arts & Events Centre will reopen to the public on Monday 1 September, following a temporary closure to allow essential health and safety improvement works and structural enhancements to take place that could not be undertaken while the building was operational.
Our new trial offering 30 minutes of free parking in council-owned pay and display car parks (excluding Hockley Woods and The Approach, Rayleigh) will run from 1 September to 30 November 2025.
Rayleigh Windmill has once again been awarded the VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction accreditation, celebrating its continued excellence as both a heritage landmark and a valued community space.
Major changes are planned to councils across Greater Essex as part of the largest reorganisation of local government in over 50 years and this week, Rochford District Council have launched a survey to gauge the views of residents on which areas of Essex they feel more aligned with.
Rochford District Council has awarded more than £44,000 in funding to support a range of local initiatives that celebrate and enhance arts, culture and heritage across the district.
Rochford District Council is proud to join the nationwide celebration of Love Parks Week, a campaign led by Keep Britain Tidy running from 25 July to 3 August 2025. The initiative encourages people of all ages to step outside, reconnect with nature and enjoy the many benefits of our local parks and green spaces.
A new 3-month trial offering 30 minutes of free parking in council owned pay and display car parks has been announced - with the exception of Hockley Woods and The Approach, Rayleigh.
Our heartfelt condolences are still very much with the family, friends and colleagues of those who lost their lives in the air accident at London Southend Airport. As you would expect, and want us to do - we offered our support to all the organisations involved, including the airport.