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Details of this week’s meeting of Full Council meeting, where a case was presented to see at least £500k spent on the regeneration of the Freight House if required as part of a future business case.

Investing in our play areas, investing in our leisure centres, and investing in our cultural assets are all part of a budget package for the coming years as Rochford District Council set its budget at a meeting of Full Council.

The deadline to submit your Citizen of the Year nominations is fast approaching! You have until Friday 21 February 2025 to nominate someone special for the Citizen of the Year awards.

Rochford District Council is pleased to announce the winners of the Rochford District Business Awards for 2025, in association with Toomey Motor Group.

The historic Rayleigh Windmill is set to welcome visitors once again during February half-term, offering a wonderful opportunity for families and history enthusiasts to explore this iconic local landmark.

We're inviting expressions of interest from organisations interested in managing and operating the Main Hall at Freight House, Bradley Way, Rochford, on an interim basis.

Rochford District Council is inviting residents to share their views on proposed changes to the Council’s social housing allocations policy.

The proposed changes are not about reducing numbers on the Housing Register, however high numbers mean the people near the bottom of the list may never get housed and the proposed changes will help us to manage expectations.  

Rochford District Council is inviting local artists, voluntary organisations and community groups to showcase their work with a unique and free exhibition opportunity at the Rayleigh Windmill.

The deadline to submit your Citizen of the Year nominations has been extended! You now have until Friday 23 February 2025 to nominate someone special for the Citizen of the Year awards.

The Leader of Rochford District Council, Councillor James Newport, updated members of the Strategy, Finance & Policy Committee this week (28 January), on the work of the Task & Finish Group dedicated to progressing the regeneration of the Freight House.