Agenda to be published in advance

What is the Parish Council? 

Despite our name, we are unconnected to the church but instead are a legally-recognised community council. Our role is threefold.

We are grass roots local government, albeit voluntary and apolitical. The council is consulted by Braintree and Essex Councils on village matters, including planning consultations.

We are responsible for maintenance of Village Greens, lighting, allotments, paths and street furniture, for which we receive a small element of your council tax. What we can’t fix we can raise to the responsible authority.

Finally, the councillors are people wanting to be involved in our community and are active in support of village organisations and events.