Rochford District Council has introduced a new policy aimed at significantly reducing the use of harmful pesticides, particularly glyphosate-based products, to safeguard public health and protect the environment.
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Rochford District Council’s Planning Policy Committee were due to discuss a revised timetable for the production of the emerging Local Plan on the 1 August 2024. This timetable had been revised to ensure that all the relevant evidence was available in advance of any draft being published so that members of the Council and residents in the District had all the necessary information to engage with the Plan. A revised timetable will be published in due course.
If you enjoy gardening and being outdoors and have a few days to spare in December – we have volunteering opportunities available at our winter tree planting sessions, where you will help create new woodland areas in select council open spaces to enhance local wildlife habitats.
Rochford district residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.
Rochford District Council is proud to announce that they have been awarded silver in the RSPCA PawPrints Awards for Licensing of Activities Involving Animals, recognising our Licensing teams outstanding commitment to animal welfare.
The Civic Suite in Rayleigh officially reopened its doors for evening Rochford District Council committee meetings this week.
Details on a committee meeting where updates on the infrastructure works at Mill Arts & Events Centre, progress and future plans were given to Councillors.
Rochford District Council is proud to announce Rayleigh Windmill has been awarded VisitEngland’s prestigious quality accreditation, following an evaluation by an expert assessor.
Don’t miss the Rochford Jobs Fair on Thursday 12 September, from 10:00am to 2:30pm at Ashingdon & East Hawkwell Memorial Hall.