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Members' Remuneration 2023/24
The total amount paid during the year in respect of Members Allowances (basic allowance and special responsibility allowance) was made up as follows: The amounts paid to each Member are shown below. All Members received a basic allowance of £5,000 per …
Fruit Orchard planted at Cherry Orchard Country Park
A mixture of apple, pear cherries and plums trees have been planted at Cherry Orchard Country Park in a planned extension of the existing orchard, funded by the Essex Forest Initiative (EFI). On a misty Wednesday morning, Rochford District Council’s Open …
Council Tax Support Protection Payments for Working Age People
In April 2022 Rochford District Council changed the way they calculate Council Tax Support for working age people. A simpler banded scheme was introduced which is demonstrated below. As some customers received less financial support the Council agreed to …
Business Rates Guide 2023/24
Explanatory notes about the Non-Domestic Rate Demand Non-Domestic Rates Non-Domestic Rates, or business rates, collected by local authorities are the way that those who occupy non-domestic property contribute towards the cost of local services. Under the …
Coronation Art Project
Contribute to the Rochford District Coronation Art Project! Come and join free creative workshops exploring Rochford District’s history and heritage through artistic processes guided by local artists. Laurence Harding and Philippa Stewart are local …
Taking the anti-violence message into pubs
Rochford District Council is backing a local initiative in Rayleigh campaigning to end men’s violence against women and girls. White Ribbon UK is the leading charity in Britain engaging with men and boys to end violence against women and girls. This new …
Council Prosecutes Landlord for breach of enforcement notice.
A landlord was successfully prosecuted after the Council discovered the landlord had unlawfully allowed occupation of a property prohibited by the Council. Following a complaint from a recently vacated tenant in February 2022, Rochford District Council's …
Citizens of the Year honoured
The Chairman of Rochford District Council announced the winners of The Citizen of the Year 2023 Awards on Friday 10th March at Saxon Hall. The nominations this year were across three Citizen of the Year categories; charitable support; community support …
Preferred partners for The Mill Centre identified
Rochford District Council has identified its two preferred partners to help run The Mill Arts and Events Centre (The Mill Hall). When the Council reopened The Mill last year, it launched a community engagement programme seeking local operating partners. …
Launch of the Coronation Art Project
A unique and creative way for residents to mark the Coronation of King Charles III has been launched by Rochford District Council. The Council has commissioned two local artists who, with the help of residents, will create an artwork to mark the historic …