Rochford District Council
Statement from Rochford District Council
Public health advice continues to continue to take action to help prevent COVID spreading
Be Covid-aware as you enjoy a scare this Hallowe’en
Play safe this Hallowe’en is the message as families gear up for the annual festival of frights.
New businesses invited to join free Essex Business Accelerator, County-wide campaign aims to raise awareness of online child exploitation
New businesses invited to join free Essex Business Accelerator
Have your say on the Budget Survey!
Residents and businesses have the opportunity to tell Rochford District Council about their future spending priorities, by taking part in the budget survey.
Essex County Council responds to Government's decision on High local COVID alert category
The Essex County Council area, including the Rochford District, will move into the High local Covid alert category from Saturday 17th October.
Coronavirus: Statements from Rochford District Council, ECC Request for High Level Status, COVID-19 Business Support Research, Countdown to Change, Supply Chain School & Driving for Better Business
Essex Leaders and MPs request move to ‘High level’ Covid restrictions as coronavirus cases continue to rise
Statement from Rochford District Council, 12 October, 2020
Test & Trace Support Payments Scheme
Essex Leaders and MPs request move to ‘High level’ Covid restrictions as coronavirus cases continue to rise
Following extensive discussions with Leaders of other councils across the county and with Essex MPs, Essex County Council is to apply to the Secretary of State for Health to be placed into the new ‘High level’ banding of Covid-19 restrictions.
District News
Good causes in Essex invited to sign up for Essex Lottery funding; Summit Meeting to address unauthorised traveller encampments; Apply for Love Essex Grants to Reduce Household Waste
Rochford District Council Chairman visits Rayleigh Town Museum
The Chairman of Rochford District Council, Cllr Robin Dray, visited Rayleigh Town Museum on Friday 2 October as it opened its’ doors for the first time since March.
Statement from Rochford District Council - 1 October 2020
Job support scheme; COVID secure guidelines; Higher education; Council buildings; Tenant Fees Act 2019; Safer travel; Autumn exams; NHS Test & Trace App; Care staff; NHS advice
‘Direction to Leave’ notice served on illegal Traveller encampment
A ‘Direction to Leave’ notice has been served on a group of Travellers at Rayleigh Leisure Centre Car Park, Rayleigh. Rochford District Council has been liaising with Essex Countywide Traveller Unit (ECTU) and the police in relation to this matter.
District News
Essex Trading Standards team issues warning of test and trace scam, Residents encouraged to share their priorities for COVID-19 recovery
Statement from The Leader of the Council, Cllr Mike Steptoe and Managing Director, Shaun Scrutton - May 11, 2020
The Department of Health & Social Care has confirmed the Covid-19 mobile testing units will be at Rayleigh Leisure Centre on 13th, 14th and 15th May. The units will operate from roughly 10.30am to 4pm each day, using military resources.
Statement from The Leader of the Council, Cllr Mike Steptoe and Managing Director, Shaun Scrutton - May 5, 2020
HMRC has launched an online tool the public can use to find out if they’re eligible to make a claim through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme. You will need your Self-Assessment Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number and your National Insurance number to use the tool.
Statement from The Leader of the Council, Cllr Mike Steptoe and Managing Director, Shaun Scrutton - May 1, 2020
A new temporary zero VAT rate will be applied to supplies of PPE from today 1 May to 31 July 2020, for businesses and individuals purchasing for protection from infection.
Statement from The Leader of the Council, Cllr Mike Steptoe and Managing Director, Shaun Scrutton - April 29, 2020
After careful consideration and following Government advice, the council is restarting its collections of large items again from early next month after temporarily shutting them down in March due to the pandemic.
Statement from the Leader of the Council, Cllr Mike Steptoe, and MD Shaun Scrutton for 28.04.2020
Due to operational staff undertaking essential duties in line with the council’s response to COVID 19, Hockley Woods car park will remain closed to allow staff to continue safe working practices whilst maintaining social distancing. Hockley Woods remains open to the public via pedestrian access as normal.
Statement from The Leader of the Council, Cllr Mike Steptoe and Managing Director, Shaun Scrutton - April 27, 2020
Despite the beautiful spring weather, the council is urging people to remember to #StayHomeSaveLives, by following social distance guidelines, you are really helping to stop the spread of COVID 19. Thank you for staying home. If you’re finding the current situation difficult, please remember you are not alone. Support to help you is available https://www.livewellcampaign.co.uk/article-categories/mental-well-being/
Statement from The Leader of the Council, Cllr Mike Steptoe and Managing Director, Shaun Scrutton - April 24, 2020
The council operates a Voluntary Sector Grant scheme which aims to support local voluntary and community organisations that deliver services and/or projects in the Rochford District. Due to the impact of COVID 19 on community organisations we have seen a lower than normal amount of applications this year and so we have extended the application deadline until Friday 15th May. Details can be found here: https://www.rochford.gov.uk/voluntary-sector-grants-202021-guidance-notes
Statement from The Leader of the Council, Cllr Mike Steptoe and Managing Director, Shaun Scrutton - April 23, 2020
Residents who are shielding (also known as “Category A” residents) who registered with the Government for food parcels, have their parcels processed and delivered direct from the Government via a dedicated phone line and on-line system. Where any such residents have concerns about their parcels e.g. residents who no longer want a parcel; non delivery of a parcel; change in dietary needs etc they should contact the Essex Welfare Service to advise.
Statement from The Leader of the Council, Cllr Mike Steptoe and Managing Director, Shaun Scrutton - April 21, 2020
Due to COVID 19 Citizens Advice has suspended its face to face services. For clarity below are the up to date contact details.
Statement from The Leader of the Council, Cllr Mike Steptoe and Managing Director, Shaun Scrutton - April 20, 2020
We’re delighted to confirm that all bin collection services are running today, and the weekend catch up was completed. Thank you to all residents for your continued support.
Statement from the Leader of the Council, Cllr Mike Steptoe, and MD Shaun Scrutton, for 17.04.2020
We need your continued support during this difficult time as some of our compostable collection services have been affected due to reduced staffing levels.
Statement from The Leader of the Council, Cllr Mike Steptoe and Managing Director, Shaun Scrutton - April 15, 2020
Essex County Council has established the Essex Welfare Services as part of PROVIDE (a health and social care service). EWS has been set up to assist the most vulnerable in the community to allow them to access shopping, medicine and other support.
A message from Leader of Rochford District Council, Cllr Mike Steptoe
The last three weeks have changed almost everything that most of us have come to take for granted, visiting friends and family; spending time outdoors; even shopping trips to the supermarket.
Statement from The Leader of the Council, Cllr Mike Steptoe and Managing Director, Shaun Scrutton - April 6, 2020
As we move toward Easter weekend, please remember to use green spaces and footpaths near where you live for daily exercise. Please don’t drive to beaches, country parks or other beauty spots. Essex County Council has put together some good tips to find local paths and parks near your home.
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