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News Release - Essex to move to Tier 2 restrictions

Thursday, 26 November, 2020

After the current lockdown restrictions expire on 2nd. December 2020, Essex with move to Tier 2. It is important that we all comply so as to rid the country of this dangerous virus. Details are in the Press Release below. Keep safe! Cllr. Robin Dray, Member for Wheatley Ward and Chairman of the Council. The Government has today announced that the majority of the country, including Essex, is to be...

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Rochford District Council condemns leaflets which claim the pandemic is a hoax

5th November 2020

Unfortunately the COVID-19 pandemic is not a hoax so please take notice of the Press Release below issued by Rochford District Council. Take care and be safe...

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Win a £50 Gift Voucher in the Chairman’s Christmas Card Competition

4th November 2020

The Chairman of Rochford District Council is asking primary school children, aged between 5 and 11 years old, from all over the district to design this year’s...

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County Council to focus on supporting Essex businesses and communities during national restrictions

3rd November 2020

I am pleased that support is available from Essex County Council to businesses and communities during the period of restrictions. Details are in the Press...

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Statement from Rochford District Council, 02.11.2020 New National Restrictions

2nd November 2020

Following the Government’s announcement of new national restrictions as from 5th. November, 2020 below is a News Release issued by Rochford District Council...

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Memory Lane Cafe

29th October 2020

Memory Lane Cafe was launched last year, opened by MP Mark Francois. This is a community support group, organised by volunteers, where likeminded people can...

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Hawkwell and Rochford residents have been proactive in organising support for families during half term holidays.

29th October 2020

At Hawkwell Baptist Church we have held various activities which include making healthy snacks from fresh fruit and vegetables. Children age 7+ and their...

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Observation platform and the interpretive boards are revealed

27th October 2020

Yesterday the Chairman of Rochford District Council, Cllr Robin Dray unveiled new commemoration of HMS Beagle at RSPB Wallasea Island. 2020 represents the 200th...

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Dairy Crest Site Redevelopment

25th October 2020

I, together with a number of other Rayleigh District Council Councillors “attended” the virtual meeting of Rochford District Council’s Development Committee on...

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Essex councils awarded additional funding to tackle rough sleeping

25th October 2020

Rough sleeping and homelessness is devastating for all those affected and none of us can be sure that it will not happen to ourselves. Councils in Essex...