You can help shape future improvements to the play area at Sweyne Park in Rayleigh by taking part in Rochford District Council’s consultation.
Rochford District Council will be consulting local residents and business to find out how local representation can be improved in light of the Government’s Local Government Reorganisation.
Rochford District Council, in partnership with the Let’s Do Business Group, has launched a new initiative called ‘Innovate & Elevate Rochford District’ to support local business growth and innovation.
“Reforming the planning system through a ‘steamroller’ strategy risks damaging local democracy and failing to meet genuine housing needs.” That is the view of lead councillors of Rochford District Council, who have sent an open letter to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government, to raise their concerns.
The sporting communities of Rochford and Brentwood came together for a night of recognition and celebration as the winners of the 2025 Rochford and Brentwood Sports Awards were announced.
An inclusive new feature has been installed at the Clements Hall Leisure Centre swimming pool to improve its accessibility. A 'Poolpod 3' is now ready to use, thanks to successful grant funding by Rochford District Council, Sport England National Lottery Funding and Active Essex Places and Spaces Fund.
We have launched a six-week public consultation on a proposed Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) designed to tackle dangerous and anti-social driving in parts of the district
Rochford District Council has announced plans to revoke its existing byelaws governing open spaces and woodlands and introduce a new, up-to-date legal framework to better protect the district’s parks, green areas, and woodlands.
Rochford District Council has launched a new Voluntary Litter Picker Network, encouraging local people to play an active role in keeping our district clean and free from litter.
The Rochford District Business Awards is hosted by Rochford District Council, in association with Toomey Motor Group, to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our fantastic business community over the last 12 months.