Following the decision by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government to
issue an Article 14 direction in respect of the Southend Airport expansion plan, the forthcoming
meeting of the Joint Area Action Plan for the airport and its environs on February 2 has been
postponed. Continue Reading

Do you find it difficult to visit your local Library? Continue Reading

Rochford District Council is to declare the first Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) for the District, at Rawreth Industrial Estate, due to marginally high levels of dust in the area. Continue Reading

Were you the pea in the pod? Do you remember posing for a picture dressed in the full finery of an archer? If so Rochford District Council wants to hear from you. Continue Reading

Residents in the Rochford District Council area are set for the lowest rise in their Council Tax since it started in 1993. Continue Reading

Rochford District Council has renewed its contract with SunGard Public Sector for the provision of IT services for an additional two years, resulting in a saving of over £175,000 a year. Continue Reading

After the announcement that EON are to close their offices in Rayleigh, Rochford District Council would like to make those who live in the District who are, or have been, affected aware of the services that are available to them. Continue Reading

Following the recent severe weather, you can report damage to the roads to Essex County Council. Continue Reading

As the severe weather continues Rochford District Council has been working hard to ensure that there is the minimum disruption to residents. Continue Reading

NHS South East Essex is looking for local voluntary groups who could be eligible for a grant to run health projects in south east Essex.  Continue Reading