Rochford District Council5 hrs agoPolice could get more power to tackle street racingRochford District Council is consulting residents on the plan until December.5 hrs ago30 Sep 2025Development 'could go ahead' despite new town snubA council leader says 10,000 homes could still be built on the site.30 Sep 202513 Jun 2025Support withdrawn for 10,000 homes plan near cityA council will tell the government there is already too much pressure on towns and villages.13 Jun 202521 May 2025Tories back in power at district councilThe Liberal Democrats are no longer part of the leadership at Rochford District Council.21 May 202516 May 2025Plans for thousands of new homes 'insane' - MPMark Francois says the idea of building thousands of new homes "is utterly unacceptable".16 May 20256 Apr 2025Calls for probe into 10,000 new homes planCouncillors say the plan may have "catastrophic consequences" for the area.6 Apr 202519 Feb 2025Councillors agree plans for 2.95% council tax riseThe increase will raise approximately £240,000, with a further £24,000 from higher parking charges. 19 Feb 202527 Nov 2024Trust chosen to run new special schoolThe new special school will be the first of its kind in the area and will cater for 190 pupils.27 Nov 20242 Oct 2024Council decides against £130k verge rewilding planThe eco-friendly plan was considered by Rochford District Council but the authority decided not to adopt the proposal. 2 Oct 2024...
