Notices
Severe Weather Warning WIND Storm Eunice Friday 18 February 2022
Wednesday 16th February 2022
With Storm Eunice looking set to rattle through central areas of the UK - for our region, this means there is a risk that south west then westerly severe gales or storm force winds developing and an increasing likelihood of widespread inland wind gusts of 60 to 70mph. In a few locations, gusts up to 80 mph are possible for a time. A Met Office Amber Warning of Wind (MetOffice details can be found HERE), has now been issued for Storm Eunice and is valid from 0300 until 2100 on Friday. This warning covers southern areas of the UK including all of the East of England and now brings a Medium Likelihood and of High Impacts, which means that: there is a good…
Advice from UK Power Network, Storms Dudley and Eunice
Wednesday 16th February 2022
Storms Dudley and Eunice will arrive consecutively in the UK from today (Wednesday 16th February). As you may be aware, UK Power Networks manages the local power lines and substations which distribute electricity to over 8.3m homes and businesses across London, the South East and the East of England. Storm Dudley will arrive today and is forecast to have a minimal impact on the network. However, Storm Eunice is expected to arrive on Friday 18th and is expected to bring stronger winds and unsettled weather. The electricity network is built to be resilient but strong winds and heavy rain can bring down branches and trees, damaging overhead power lines. Where this happens we work to restore power as quickly and safely as…
Bus Network Reviews
Tuesday 15th February 2022
As part of a Countywide review of the Essex bus network, Essex Highways would like to get your views on how the local bus network could be improved. An online public survey has been launched to get the view of bus users and non-users on the bus network. If you would like to respond you can access the consultation for Tendring HERE.
Bradfield Community Litter Pick Saturday 5th March 2022
Tuesday 15th February 2022
Bradfield Parish Council will be holding their spring litter pick on Saturday 5th March 2022 meeting at the Bradfield Village Hall at 9:45 a.m. for a 10 a.m. start. Pickers, hoops and bags will be provided.
Bradfield Parish Council Full Council Meeting, Tuesday 1st February 2022
Wednesday 26th January 2022
Members of the Council are hereby summoned to attend the Parish Council Meeting taking place in the Church Hall at St Lawrence Church, The Street, Bradfield, CO11 2US on Tuesday 1st February 2022 at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of transacting the following business. Members of the press and public are welcome to attend. Please click here to access the Agenda. Line Djuve-Wood Clerk to Bradfield Parish Council 26th January 2022
Age Concern Befriending service
Monday 24th January 2022
Age Concern's Befriending Service is growing from strength to strength, and because of that they need more and more volunteer befrienders. Could you give ONE HOUR once a week of your time? For more details contact befriending@ageconcerncolchester.org.uk
Bradfield Parish Council Finance Committee Meeting, Tuesday 25th January 2022
Wednesday 19th January 2022
Members of the Finance Committee are hereby summoned to attend the Finance Committee Meeting taking place in the Church Hall at St Lawrence Church, The Street, Bradfield, CO11 2US on Tuesday 25th January 2022 at 7:30 p.m. . Members of the press and public are welcome to attend. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE AGENDA Line Djuve-Wood Clerk to Bradfield Parish Council
Essex Police 'In Your Street' Meeting, Thursday, 24th March 2022, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday 18th January 2022
Officers from your local community policing team will be visiting your area. If you're a local resident or business owner, come and ask us questions or voice your concerns. Taking place on Thursday 24th March 2022 between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. outside Bradfield Village Hall, The Street, Bradfield, CO11 2UU.
Ecology Awareness - Badgers and Hedgehogs
Tuesday 18th January 2022
Essex Highways would like to raise awareness of the issues that face hedgehogs and badgers and ways in which we may all be able to help them. The following publications hold lots of information on this subject. To access the literature as PDF documents please click on each title below: Species Factsheet - BadgersHow to Help HedgehogsHedgehog Ecology and Land Management Guide
Have your say on the future of transport in the East
Tuesday 18th January 2022
Transport East have developed a draft regional Transport Strategy and are inviting you to have your say by completing their public consultation. Covering Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock, the ambitious strategy sets a series of priorities for better transport for everybody living, working, and learning in the region up to 2050. The strategy, which will guide future transport investment in the East, has been developed following extensive analysis of technical evidence and talking with the public and partners to make sure it aligns with local ambitions and needs. The eight-week public consultation is open from Thursday, 2 December 2021 until Sunday, 30 January 2022. Please click here to access the consultation.
Age Concern Colchester and North East Essex Befriending Service
Tuesday 18th January 2022
Do you know someone who is lonely and isolated? Age Concern's befriending service could be just the ticket... The chance to chat - Telephone BefriendingWrite Letters - PenfriendingShare common interests or just enjoy some company. Please click here for further information and here for an application form.