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Rochford District Council has been marketing two former Council properties, following a decision by the Full Council in December 2024. 

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is on the agenda at Rochford District Council’s meeting of Full Council next week (18 March), as councillors are set to discuss the interim plan. All 15 councils across Greater Essex will consider the interim plan, prior to the deadline for it to be submitted to the Government on 21 March.

Rochford Council has been awarded £70,000 in funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) to conduct a review of its Green Belt. 

Residents are invited to the Healthier Habits Hub, a free community event focused on health, wellbeing and local support services. Taking place on Friday 11 April, from 12pm to 4pm at The Mill Arts and Events Centre

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.