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Councillors have come together for the community to launch a hardship fund for residents that are economically affected by the coronavirus. Full details of the fund can be found on our fundraising page here https://www.gofundme.com/f/rochford-district-hardship-fund Donations can be made via the link below

18/01115/FUL LAND REAR OF 3 TO 45 ALEXANDRA ROAD, GREAT WAKERING RE-DEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE INVOLVING THE DEMOLITION OF NO 39A ALEXANDRA ROAD TO FORM VEHICULAR ACCESS TO PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF 25 DWELLINGS (1 NO. 1- BED MAISONETTE, 11 NO. 2- BED HOUSES AND 13 NO. 3- BED […]

Don’t forget the annual fireworks at King George V is a really way to enjoy fireworks in a safe and organised way. You’ll also be supporting loads of local charities at the same time. A win win if you are a fireworks fan. Full details can be found here on […]

As one action group follows another and places Rochford District Council under attack once more we hear that fledgeling action group ‘The Rochford Supporters’ have launched a petition on the Councils website – ooooeeerrr…. This could be a sticky one for the Council to get out of as residents seem […]

Here’s the official update we’ve received today from Countryside on the future plans

Back in September 2018 a planning application was submitted for the Michelins Farm site for a new industrial park. Consisting of class use B1, B2 & B8 Application Reference:18/01022/OUTPlanning Portal Reference Number:PP-07356052Address Of Proposal:Michelin Farm, Arterial Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7NGProposal:Hybrid planning application: full planning application for erection of buildings […]

Ron Oatham has taken retirement from Rochford District Council, Downhall and Rawreth ward after a successful 17 years served. Ron & Chris Black together, were a formidable force on the Council, fighting to reduce and stop, over development in West Rayleigh.Ron was particularly ‘hot’ on planning enforcement issues. His charm, […]

This weekend we will giving Sweyne Park a Spring Clean in the form of a litter pick. If you fancy joining us we will be meeting on Sunday 7th April at 10am in Sweyne Park car park. All equipment provided – everyone welcome! Hope to see you there The Focus […]

PRESS RELEASE – Essex Liberal Democrat press release regarding today’s Extraordinary Full Council Meeting regarding Essex Libraries At today’s Extraordinary Full Council Meeting, the first in 25 years, a motion to protect all 74 Essex libraries was voted down. The debate was preceded by well-researched and thought-provoking questions which were […]

January 12th Hockley Library Just in case you’ve had your head stuck in a book and missed it… the Hockley Library raid is happening this Saturday 12th January in protest against the libraries proposed closure. If you are an Essex library card holder anyone can go and take out the […]