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We want to improve the way Rochford District Council communicates with residents. We would like to hear your opinions on how we currently talk to you, and about ways we can improve that dialogue. As a thank you, anyone who fills in this survey can, if …

Solar Panels and Permitted Development – When is planning permission not required? The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (2015) (as amended), enables solar panels to be installed to domestic and non-domestic buildings. Solar …

The scheme of Members' Allowances was last agreed by the Council at its meeting of 13 February 2024 (see item 13 - Report of the Independent Remuneration Panel) . The allowance rates are set out below and Council has agreed to review these in the summer …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …